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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts airport in southern France

By Tassilo Hummel MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) -A fast-moving wildfire reached the outskirts of France's second most populous city of Marseille on Tuesday, prompting the closure of the airport and an order to residents to stay indoors because of the smoke.

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Is it safe to travel to the south of France after wildfires hit Marseille?

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Wildfire near Marseille forces evacuations, disrupts travel across southern France

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

Mr. Retailleau said that at least 110 people had been injured, including at least 30 firefighters, as well as local and national police.

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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

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More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue

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

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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More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille

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

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

More than 300 people have been evacuated and nearly 100 firefighters sent to tackle a wildfire in a tourist area of Marseille.

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Marseille residents return to burnt out homes after wildfire

Residents returned to their devastated homes on Wednesday after a wildfire on the fringes of Marseille destroyed or severely damaged dozens of houses and turned cars into blackened shells.

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Firefighters Battle Wildfire Threatening French City of Marseille - U.S. News & World Report

Reuters. Smoke rises over Marseille as a fast-moving wildfire spreads on the outskirts the city, southern France, July 8, 2025. REUTERS/Alexandre Dimou

What is the 'Mistral' wind fanning the Marseille wildfire?

A wildfire threatening the outskirts of Marseille, France's second most populous city, was being fanned on Tuesday by a "Mistral" wind with gusts reaching 70 kph (43 mph).

A wildfire that reached Marseille is pushed back but not extinguished

A wildfire that reached France’s second-largest city and left 110 injured was pushed back overnight but was not yet extinguished Wednesday, authorities said. Marseille’s mayor lifted a confinement order for tens of thousands of people.