France, Marseille and Wildfire
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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.
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,
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.
Where summer fires have struck from France and Spain to Greece - Wildfires across the continent have forced thousands to evacuate and injured dozens
Here in Marseille, we’re usually grateful for the cooling breeze that blows in from across the Mediterranean. However, this
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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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.
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