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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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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.

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

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Wildfires Burn Across Europe After Blistering Heat Wave

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Wildfire threatens Marseille, shuts down airport in southern France

Wildfires, which have become more destructive in Mediterranean countries in recent years due to climate change, were also raging in northeastern Spain, where large parts of the country were on high a...

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More than 100 hurt as efforts to contain Marseille wildfire continue

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Wildfire leaves trail of damage around France's Marseille

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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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Fire near Narbonne, France, brought under control but 'will go down in history'

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,

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Wildfire loses intensity in southern France, firefighters continue battle

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.

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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.

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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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.