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

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Raging wildfire in France shuts down Marseille airport

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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

The local fire service said on X that 168 firefighters had been deployed to fight the blaze. Fire engines and helicopters were also being used.

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Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

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France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trains

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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.

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A wildfire that reached Marseille is pushed back but not extinguished

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Rapidly spreading wildfire reaches edge of Marseille

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Wildfire near Marseille suspends flights, prompts stay-at-home orders

Flights scheduled at Marseille Airport have been suspended due to a wildfire raging close to the southern French port city, local authorities said Tuesday.

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Firefighters Battle Wildfire Threatening French City of Marseille

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More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue

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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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Marseille Airport flights suspended as wildfire rages nearby

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More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille

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

Wildfires Burn Across Europe After Blistering Heat Wave

A blaze in southern France forced the closure of the Marseille airport, and weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.

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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

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Wildfire in France shuts down Marseille airport, halts trains

A wildfire in southern France on Tuesday that forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic has not been fully contained, the country’s interior minister said. Several forest fires have raged in recent days in 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.

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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.

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 scale of the blaze after it ignited today