US EditionMarseille airport closed as high winds fan wildfire in southern France
LES PENNES-MIRABEAU, FRANCE, JUL 8 – The wildfire near Les Pennes-Mirabeau has burned over 350 hectares and forced Marseille Provence Airport to close, disrupting flights and stranding tourists, officials said.
- On Tuesday July 8, Marseille Provence Airport closed its runway around midday due to a fast-moving wildfire near Les Pennes-Mirabeau, suspending flights.
- Following prolonged heatwave conditions and gale-force winds up to 70 km/h, wildfire risk increased, leading to the blaze near Marseille in southern France.
- According to the local fire service, 168 firefighters, two helicopters, and 68 engines were deployed to fight a wildfire affecting 74 acres near Marseille.
- Following the wildfire near Marseille, flights diverted to Nice and Nîmes experienced delays averaging 166 minutes, with some arriving at regional airports, according to authorities.
- Authorities warn that red alerts remain in effect across Bouches-du-Rhône, Var, and Vaucluse as fire risks persist, with reopening timelines for Marseille Provence Airport still unclear.
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