Firefighters deployed in Marseille worked tirelessly to contain a rapid wildfire that led to the evacuation of hundreds and injured at least 110 individuals, including firefighters and police. The blaze, triggered by a vehicle fire in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, quickly ravaged about 1,700 acres, prompting flight cancellations and road closures. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed that despite the damage and injuries, there have been no reported fatalities, which he deemed remarkable given the circumstances. Over 600 firefighters, backed by air support, faced challenging conditions as the ongoing heat wave turned vegetation into tinder. Meanwhile, the French meteorological agency has issued warnings for additional fire threats nationwide as elevated temperatures persist.
Wildfire Threatens Marseille Amid Extreme Heat Conditions
Wildfire Threatens Marseille Amid Extreme Heat Conditions
A fierce wildfire near Marseille has injured over 100 people, with the heat wave exacerbating fire risks across France.
Wildfire Threatens Marseille Amid Extreme Heat Conditions
A fierce wildfire near Marseille has injured over 100 people, with the heat wave exacerbating fire risks across France.
Firefighters deployed in Marseille worked tirelessly to contain a rapid wildfire that led to the evacuation of hundreds and injured at least 110 individuals, including firefighters and police. The blaze, triggered by a vehicle fire in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, quickly ravaged about 1,700 acres, prompting flight cancellations and road closures. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed that despite the damage and injuries, there have been no reported fatalities, which he deemed remarkable given the circumstances. Over 600 firefighters, backed by air support, faced challenging conditions as the ongoing heat wave turned vegetation into tinder. Meanwhile, the French meteorological agency has issued warnings for additional fire threats nationwide as elevated temperatures persist.
A fierce wildfire near Marseille has injured over 100 people, with the heat wave exacerbating fire risks across France.
Firefighters deployed in Marseille worked tirelessly to contain a rapid wildfire that led to the evacuation of hundreds and injured at least 110 individuals, including firefighters and police. The blaze, triggered by a vehicle fire in Les Pennes-Mirabeau, quickly ravaged about 1,700 acres, prompting flight cancellations and road closures. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed that despite the damage and injuries, there have been no reported fatalities, which he deemed remarkable given the circumstances. Over 600 firefighters, backed by air support, faced challenging conditions as the ongoing heat wave turned vegetation into tinder. Meanwhile, the French meteorological agency has issued warnings for additional fire threats nationwide as elevated temperatures persist.
