What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of July 9, 2025, a wildfire is burning in the northwestern outskirts of Marseille, France.
The fire is near the 16th arrondissement (precinct) of Marseille and is close to the Mediterranean coast. The blaze started near a highway in the town of Les Pennes-Mirabeau, just north of Marseille, and shut down Marseille Provence Airport on July 8 (1).
Marseille is France's second-largest city, in the southern region of the country.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Marseille wildfire?
The cities and areas directly impacted by the wildfire include:
- Marseille (specifically the 16th arrondissement)
- Les Pennes-Mirabeau
- L'Estaque (a coastal neighborhood of Marseille)
What is the current containment status of the Marseille wildfire?
As of July 9, the wildfire has lost some intensity overnight and is reported to be under control, although it is still burning (2).
Firefighters, aided by helicopters and aircraft, have been working continuously to manage the flames. While significant progress has been made, officials remain cautious due to the potential for the fire to flare up again, especially with forecasted strong winds.
The fire has burned through approximately 1,730 acres of land (700 hectares) and no fatalities have been reported (3).
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
Evacuation orders were initially issued for residents in the affected areas, particularly in the 16th arrondissement of Marseille, where people were told to stay indoors and avoid traveling on the roads to keep them clear for emergency services.
As the fire has come under better control, residents who were previously confined to their homes have been allowed to go outside. However, as of July 9 it is still too soon for those who fled the wildfire to return to their homes. Authorities continue to urge caution as emergency services remain active in the area.
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