150 firefighters control boat fire at Marseille Vieux-Port
150 firefighters controlled a Vieux-Port boat fire; 14 people treated for injuries.
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Marseille Vieux-Port Fire
Fire breaks out at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Sunday morning, causing two boats to sink. Fourteen people treated for injuries, with emergency services deploying 150 firefighters to control the incident.
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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 5 Jul, 22:23 UTC
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Fire at Marseille's Vieux-Port brought under control by 150 firefighters
The fire was brought under control with the mobilization of 150 marine firefighters responding to the incident at the harbor.
Fourteen people treated for injuries from Marseille boat fire
Fourteen people were taken in by emergency services following the fire. Six people sustained minor injuries, including four from smoke inhalation. Those treated included the boat owners and police officers.
Fire breaks out on moored boat at Marseille's Vieux-Port
A moored speedboat caught fire at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Sunday morning around 10:30 AM. The flames spread to a second 20-meter boat, and both vessels sank as a result of the fire.
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