Marseille Wildfire Not Fully Contained, More Than 100 Injured

French President Emmanuel Macron voiced support for firefighters battling southeastern wildfires and urged the public to follow safety guidelines.

A police officer attempts to extinguish a car fire in L'Estaque District of Marseille, France, on July 8, 2025. Clement Mahoudeau/AFP via Getty Images

A wildfire that reached the outer edge of Marseille, France, injuring more than 100 people, had declined but was not yet extinguished as of July 9, city authorities have said.

Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan lifted restrictions on the city’s 16th District on the morning of July 9 after what he called a “clear decline” in the fire’s spread.