A fierce wildfire has scorched over 593 acres near Marseille, France’s second-largest city, injuring two firefighters. Around 1,000 firefighters and several helicopters have been deployed to control the blaze. Though the fire is now partly contained due to cooler temperatures and higher humidity, over 150 people were evacuated and 120 homes remain at risk. Meanwhile, in Spain’s Toledo province, wildfires have burned 3,200 hectares. Experts warn that climate change and rising summer heatwaves are increasing wildfire threats across Europe.
A massive wildfire has newly erupted in France, spreading across approximately 593 acres in the northwestern area, 40 kilometers from Marseille, the country’s second-largest city. So far, two firefighters have been injured while battling the blaze.
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