French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau confirmed that among the injured, approximately 30 were firefighters, with no fatalities reported despite the intense situation. Many were forced to evacuate, while 14,000 people were advised to remain indoors as a precautionary measure. More than 600 firefighters and several planes and helicopters were dispatched to combat the blaze that threatens to spread further.
As the Marseille-Provence Airport halted flights, officials cautioned about potential delays when it reopened later in the evening. The wildfire coincided with a persistent heatwave that has gripped parts of Western Europe, heightening the risks of fire outbreaks across the region, with weather forecasts indicating a heightened risk for future fire incidents.
Despite the challenging conditions, local authorities remain determined to control the fire while ensuring the safety and well-being of the affected communities.
As the Marseille-Provence Airport halted flights, officials cautioned about potential delays when it reopened later in the evening. The wildfire coincided with a persistent heatwave that has gripped parts of Western Europe, heightening the risks of fire outbreaks across the region, with weather forecasts indicating a heightened risk for future fire incidents.
Despite the challenging conditions, local authorities remain determined to control the fire while ensuring the safety and well-being of the affected communities.
