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.

A wildfire driven by hot summer winds has engulfed areas near Marseille, France, leading to numerous injuries and flight cancellations. Over 1,000 firefighters are battling the blaze, affecting over 720 hectares.

Wildfires scorch the landscape and burn homes around Marseille:: July 9, 2025Officials earlier on Wednesday told residents they were no longer in lockdown, though some who were evacuated were likely to find their homes in ashes.