The prefecture urged people in the affected areas to stay indoors and off the roads. With the fire approaching Marseille, the prefecture also advised residents in the northern area of the city to remain inside with doors and windows closed to prevent toxic smoke from entering their homes.

FIREFIGHTERS continue to battle with the wildfire in Marseille with over 100 people injured as the blaze raced into the city. Despite the wildfire losing intensity overnight, looting has plagued

A wildfire near Marseille airport caused flight cancellations and significant travel disruption as flames forced France’s second-busiest airport to suspend

A wildfire that reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second-biggest city of Marseille was under control on Wednesday, but not over, officials said, warning that it could flare up again.