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Fierce Marseille Wildfire Forces Evacuations, Closes Airport

7/8/2025

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A fierce wildfire near Marseille, France, has wreaked havoc, leading to airport closures and forcing residents to shelter indoors from toxic smoke. With over 700 hectares scorched, 168 brave firefighters are on the front lines, battling the flames that have already damaged buildings, yet miraculously, no lives have been lost.

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A fierce wildfire near Marseille, France, has wreaked havoc, leading to airport closures and forcing residents to shelter indoors from toxic smoke. With over 700 hectares scorched, 168 brave firefighters are on the front lines, battling the flames that have already damaged buildings, yet miraculously, no lives have been lost.