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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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Wildfire leaves trail of damage around France's Marseille

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More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue

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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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Marseille Airport flights suspended as wildfire rages nearby

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France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trains

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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.

Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

A fast-moving wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille, France’s second-largest city, on Tuesday, leading its airport to be shut down, with residents told to stay indoors and shut all openings to be safe from the smoke.

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Wildfire smoke blankets hills as flames spread in Marseille

Wildfire smoke blanketed the hills as the flames spread in Marseille, France. Footage shows haze from the burning fields blanketing the La Bricarde neighbourhood in the 15th arrondissement on July 9.

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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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Marseille Fire Starts to Retreat After Injuring More Than 100

A huge wildfire on the edges of Marseille started to retreat after injuring more than 100 people, forcing residents to evacuate and destroying a number of homes.

Marseille wildfire live: Flames 'continue to spread' - after warning blaze was 'at gates' of French city

A wildfire was "at the gates" of Marseille, the mayor of the French city has warned. The nearby airport was forced to temporarily suspend flights before a partial resumption. Hundreds of firefighters have been deployed,

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More than 100 injured and hundreds more evacuated as wildfire rages near French city of Marseille

A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated. V

Marseille fire RECAP: Airport closed after 'spreading' 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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Explainer-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). Firefighters said the blaze had,