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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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France wildfires: Marseille airport suspends flights as public warned to stay home

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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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Marseille airport closed as high winds fan wildfire in southern France

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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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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

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Wildfires Burn Across Europe After Blistering Heat Wave

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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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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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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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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

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

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More than 110 injured after Marseille Wildfire, authorities say

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.