A wildfire on the outskirts of Marseille led to the airport halting operations. Plans were diverted to Nice and other regional airports. The fire service deployed 168 firefighters to battle a blaze consuming 350 hectares near Les Pennes-Mirabeau. Residents were instructed to remain indoors, close doors, and avoid outdoor activities. The mayor warned that the fire threatened Marseille and urged avoidance of road travel. A separate wildfire near Narbonne has already destroyed 2,000 hectares, indicating a larger pattern of extensive wildfires in the region.
A fast-moving wildfire near Marseille caused the airport to halt operations on Tuesday, with flights being diverted to regional airports as firefighters combat the blaze.
168 firefighters are addressing a wind-driven wildfire burning across 350 hectares near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, while authorities advise residents to remain confined to their homes.
Mayor Benoit Payan alerted residents that the fire is nearing Marseille, stressing the importance of avoiding road travel to facilitate rescue operations and following safety instructions.
The Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur region urged populations to close shutters and stay indoors, as a separate wildfire near Narbonne has already devastated around 2,000 hectares.
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