Over 15,000 Marseille residents were confined due to a fire brought under control on the city's outskirts. Officials warn of a high-risk summer as recent wildfires in southern France were fanned by strong winds and dry vegetation. The northern 16th arrondissement is no longer under lockdown, but caution is advised. The blaze burned 750 hectares, damaging over 70 homes. Firefighters treated around 40 individuals for smoke inhalation, with some requiring hospital care. Train and bus services are returning to normal, and flights resumed but may be suspended if needed for firefighting.
More than 15,000 residents of Marseille confined to their homes have been allowed out after a wildfire was brought under control, but an exceptionally high-risk summer is expected.
The fire, burning through 750 hectares of land, has damaged over 70 houses and required the efforts of more than 700 firefighters.
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