Marseille, France and Wildfire
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More than 300 people have been evacuated and nearly 100 firefighters sent to tackle a wildfire in a tourist area of Marseille.
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,
Firefighters worked through the night to prevent the blaze from entering France’s second-biggest city, and brought the wildfire under control on Wednesday morning.
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.
Officials said the airport for France's second-largest city could close for commercial flights to prioritise air resources if the fire flared up again
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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.
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