Flights to and from Marseille have been suspended and traffic at the city’s main train station was disrupted due to a wildfire near the southern French port city.

A fast-moving wildfire reached the outskirts of Marseille, France’s second-largest city, on Tuesday, leading its airport to be shut down, with residents told to stay indoors and shut all openings to be safe from the smoke.

Mirabeau, just north of Marseille in southern France, on Tuesday, July 8, prompting evacuations and the closure of Marseille Provence Airport. Authorities urged residents to stay indoors, close shutters,

Flights to and from Marseille have been suspended and traffic at the city’s main train station was disrupted due to a wildfire near the southern French port city.

A wildfire threatening the outskirts of Marseille, France's second most populous city, was being fanned on Tuesday by a "Mistral" wind with gusts reaching 70 kph (43 mph).

Firefighting helicopters dumped water on the Marseille wildfire in France to contain the spread of flames. Dramatic footage shows the aircraft mid-air releasing fire suppressant over the blaze on July 9.

A wildfire on the outskirts of Marseille has weakened, allowing residents to exit lockdown. Despite the blaze being under control, the airport will close to prioritize emergency efforts. Over 700 hectares were burned,