Fires in southern France suspend flights to Marseille International Airport

A powerful fire that has erupted near the town of Marseilles, south of France, specifically in the Le Pennes-Mirabeau area, has forced the complete suspension of operations at Marseille-Provence International Airport. According to an airport administration representative, all departures and arrivals from noon have been halted. Some of the flights have been diverted toward [...]
A powerful fire that has erupted near the town of Marseilles, south of France, specifically in the Le Pennes-Mirabeau area, has forced the complete suspension of operations at Marseille-Provence International Airport.
According to an airport administration representative, all departures and arrivals from noon have been halted. Some of the flights have been diverted to other regional airports, including Nice, Nimes and other nearby destinations.
Authorities are watching the situation carefully, while fire crews are on the ground to bring the flames under control. /Periscope/












