Wildfires burned through hundreds of thousands of hectares across Europe during a severe summer heatwave. Among the hardest-hit areas was the Fontainebleau forest massif, which experienced one of the most significant wildfires in its recent history. Louis Lepron, a photographer and journalist, visited the site to document the damage, and his images and text are now featured in the latest issue of Fisheye, a photography magazine known for its focus on environmental issues. On July 12, the largest public forest in Île-de-France, located about 60 kilometers from Paris, lost nearly 2,200 hectares of trees and wildlife. The fire occurred during an exceptional drought linked to global warming, which had already weakened the forest's vegetation. In just a few days, 10% of the forest's area was lost to the flames. Ten days later, with the support of Vertige Media and in collaboration with the National Forestry Office, Lepron visited the area of the Three Pignons to assess the extent of the damage. Upon arrival, Lepron noted the absence of sounds and the pervasive smell of ashes. The environment appeared surreal, with blackened leaves, carbonized or uprooted trunks, and soil turned to dust. The scene was described as lunar and apocalyptic, evoking imagery similar to a Tim Burton film. Lepron captured wide shots to illustrate the scale of the destruction, including an army of soulless trunks and uprooted trees. In addition to the large-scale images, Lepron searched for details that might still appear "alive" in the ruined part of the forest. He found blackened but gilded leaves and rocks covered in a black speckled substance, suggesting that even in the wake of destruction, nature still found ways to persist. His photographs aim to convey both the devastation and the subtle signs of resilience in the aftermath of the fire.