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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 ...
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 ...
Wildfire on Edge of Marseille Injures More Than 100, Officials Say
Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the ...
Huge Marseille wildfire is pushed back but authorities warn ‘it is not finished’
Officials said the airport for France's second-largest city could close for commercial flights to prioritise air resources if ...
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Marseille wildfire that closed airport 'receding'
A wildfire that disrupted plane and train in Marseille, France's second largest city,  decreased in intensity on Wednesday, ...
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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 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 ...
Marseille airport closed as firefighters continue to battle wildfire
A wildfire that had reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second city of Marseille lost intensity overnight on ...
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 ...