{"id":15742,"date":"2026-07-05T18:01:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T16:01:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/?p=15742"},"modified":"2026-07-05T18:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T16:03:02","slug":"watch-video-boats-catch-fire-in-marseilles-old-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rivieraedition.com\/en\/watch-video-boats-catch-fire-in-marseilles-old-port\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH VIDEO: Boats Catch Fire in Marseille’s Old Port"},"content":{"rendered":"

At least two boats caught fire in Marseille’s iconic Vieux-Port (Old Port) on Sunday morning, sending thick black smoke billowing above the city and prompting a major emergency response.<\/p>\n

Marseille Naval Fire Brigade Battalion confirmed<\/a> it had responded to a fire involving two boats in the Old Port, near the City Hall and the “Sc\u00e8ne de l’\u00c9t\u00e9” event venue.<\/p>\n

“The fire was brought under control, but the two vessels – measuring 20 and 12 meters – unfortunately sank,” said the fire brigade.<\/p>\n

“Six people suffered minor burns and were transported for treatment, while around ten others were treated for smoke inhalation.”<\/p>\n

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Photos by National Navy\/BMPM\/Sampietro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Officials said that a total of 150 naval firefighters and 37 vehicles were deployed for the incident.<\/p>\n

Firefighters were commended for responding swiftly and establishing a safety perimeter around the affected area, while preventing the flames from spreading further throughout the busy marina.<\/p>\n

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.<\/p>\n

The Vieux-Port is one of Marseille’s best-known landmarks and a popular destination for residents and visitors alike, lined with restaurants, caf\u00e9s and pleasure boats. Sunday’s incident attracted large crowds as smoke could be seen rising across the city.<\/p>\n

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Photos by National Navy\/BMPM\/Sampietro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Marseilles Naval Fire Brigade Battalion is the largest unit in the French Navy, according<\/a> to its Facebook page. It comprises 2,600 men and women, 21 fire and rescue stations (CIS), and says it responds to one incident every four minutes.<\/p>\n

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Photos by National Navy\/BMPM\/Sampietro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many social media commenters said “bravo” and thanked the firemen for their courage.<\/p>\n

WATCH VIDEO: Boats catch fire, Marseilles Old Port, 5 July 2026<\/h2>\n