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France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport

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Hundreds of firefighters battled a fast-moving wildfire that reached the outskirts of the southern French city of Marseille on Tuesday, forcing people to stay indoors and the nearby airport to close.

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  • Residents of Marseille were advised to stay indoors and avoid roads as a wildfire approached the city.
  • The fire began after a car caught fire near Penne-Mirabeau, spreading rapidly due to strong winds. 34s
  • Marseille's airport was closed, roads were blocked, and some train services suspended as a result of the fire. 57s
  • Over 700 firefighters are working to control the blaze, with resources stretched due to another major fire near Narbonne. 1m 13s
  • Authorities have highlighted the increased wildfire risk due to hot, windy weather and have called for public cooperation. 3m 7s
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