On July 18, 2026, police responded to a fire at the Bois de Boulogne park in Paris. Officers arrested a 23-year-old man who reportedly admitted to his intention to set the park ablaze.
The Bois de Boulogne is known as one of the largest parks in the French capital, making the incident particularly alarming for local authorities and residents.
The police were called to the scene late Friday night, where they quickly apprehended the suspect, preventing further damage.