Marseille wildfire burns 700 hectares, over 100 injured, airport shut as heatwave scorches France

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A fierce wildfire near Marseille, France, triggered by a car fire on a motorway, has injured over 100 people and prompted the evacuation of hundreds. The blaze, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, disrupted air travel, transportation, and city services. Firefighters are battling the rapidly spreading flames as similar wildfires rage across southern Europe, including Spain and Greece.