A wildfire that reached the northwestern outskirts of France's second-biggest city of Marseille was under control on Wednesday, but not over, officials said, warning that it could flare up again. Officials told residents they were no longer in lockdown,

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.

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.