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.

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.

Thick smoke engulfed rows of townhouses as a fierce wildfire raged through parts of Marseille, France. Footage captured by Hugo Bolza shows smoke blanketing the buildings, with several residents still seen strolling outside despite the worsening conditions on July 8.