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.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Wildfires raging near Marseille, France, have disrupted flight schedules in the port city, with some residents facing evacuation and others advised to take shelter indoors. As the country's second-largest city, Marseille is a popular destination for tourism and culinary exploration.

A wildfire in southern France has forced Marseille airport to close and interrupted train traffic as the blaze spread rapidly to the edges of the southern French city.