France: Marseille Airport closed due to wildfire in nearby area

A wildfire that broke out near Marseille in southern France, in the Le Pennes-Mirabeau area, has led to the suspension of operations at Marseille-Provence International Airport, a spokesperson for the airport administration said.

FRANCE: 🔥🚨 A fire in Pennes-Mirabeau forced the closure of Marseille Provence Airport shortly after noon today. Nearly 170 firefighters are battling the blaze, driven by strong winds. Residents in the area have been urged to stay indoorspic.twitter.com/HhmentCGNV

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Since midday, no plane departures or arrivals have taken place.

Some flights have been diverted to Nice, Nîmes, and other regional airports, the spokesperson noted.

🔴🇫🇷 FLASH INFO – L’aéroport de Marseille et l’autoroute sont FERMÉS alors qu’un incendie s’approche dangereusement de la ville. Les habitants sont appelés au confinement.#Marseille #Incendie
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