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Marseille, France and Wildfire

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 Wednesday, but not over, officials said, warning that it could flare up again. Officials told residents they were no longer in lockdown,

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Flights Disrupted in France's Marseille as Wildfires Rage

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Marseille residents return to burnt out homes after wildfire

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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

Wildfires, which have become more destructive in Mediterranean countries in recent years due to climate change, were also raging in northeastern Spain, where large parts of the country were on high a...

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Wildfire leaves trail of damage around France's Marseille

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France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trains

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Marseille airport closed as firefighters continue to battle wildfire

Local officials said that the airport would close for commercial flights to prioritise air resources, although some roads could reopen for the passage of emergency services.

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Wildfires Burn Across Europe After Blistering Heat Wave

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More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille

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 1,050 professional and volunteer firefighters, taken by surprise by its speed and intensity,

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.

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.

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Huge Marseille wildfire is pushed back but authorities warn ‘it is not finished’

Officials said the airport for France's second-largest city could close for commercial flights to prioritise air resources if the fire flared up again

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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 portion of southern France.

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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 wildfire near the southern French port city.

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 high' fire alert. While the country has learned lessons from major blazes in 2022,

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As wildfires intensify across Europe, France rises to the challenge

Here in Marseille, we’re usually grateful for the cooling breeze that blows in from across the Mediterranean. However, this