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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

A fast-moving wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille, France’s second-largest city, on Tuesday, leading its airport to be shut down, with residents told to stay indoors and shut all openings to be safe from the smoke.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

A wildfire that reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second city of Marseille lost intensity overnight, but firefighters were still battling the flames on Wednesday. Residents who had been told on Tuesday to stay in their homes for their own safety were once again allowed out.

South China Morning Post · 1d

France’s Marseille airport to close as firefighters continue to battle wildfire

A wildfire that had reached the northwestern outskirts of France’s second city of Marseille lost intensity overnight on Wednesday, but the airport was expected to close as firefighters continued to battle the flames.

Marseille, Wildfire

The New York Times · 1d

Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say

Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the wildfire under control on Wednesday morning.

Associated Press News · 1d

A wildfire that reached Marseille is pushed back but not extinguished

A wildfire that reached Marseille has been pushed back but remains active. The mayor of France's second-largest city says that overall the fire is receding on Wednesday.

Tempo.co English · 7h

Flights Disrupted in France's Marseille as Wildfires Rage

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Wildfires raging near Marseille, France, have disrupted flight schedules in the port city, with some residents facing evacuation and others advised to take shelter indoors. As the country's second-largest city, Marseille is a popular destination for tourism and culinary exploration.

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France wildfires LIVE: Water bomber helicopter deployed as major evacuation underway

A water-bomber helicopter has been deployed over the area, along with 90 firefighters on the ground, according to the Forest ...

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France battles smouldering fire near Marseille, warns of flare-ups

A wildfire that reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second-biggest city of Marseille was under control on ...

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Fire near Narbonne, France, brought under control but 'will go down in history'

A wildfire sparked in southern France on Monday was brought under control in the evening on Wednesday, July 9. More than ...

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110 People Injured While Thousands More Ordered to Shelter in Place amid ‘Apocalyptic’ Wildfire

Over 100 people have been injured while thousands more have been told to shelter in place after a wildfire tore through a ...

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Marseille airport suspends flights due to wildfire as public warned to stay at home

Flights to and from Marseille have been suspended and traffic at the city’s main train station was disrupted due to a ...

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Is southern France ready for a surge in wildfires?

France is bracing for a risky summer. The national weather service has classified the Mediterranean arc at 'high' or 'very ...

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Wildfires Burn in Spain and France After Blistering Heat Wave

A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts ...

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Marseille fire LIVE: Airport closed after blaze causes plume of smoke across city

Shocking footage captured smoke covering a large part of Marseille Forest, with videos circulating online showing the massive ...

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