A fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, September 10, at the Marché du Soleil, a large market in Marseille, France. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. and spread rapidly, covering approximately 2,000 square meters by 7 a.m. According to local firefighters, the blaze is still ongoing as of this morning. Over 70 people—fifty adults and twenty-one children—were evacuated from the area, though no one was injured. A hundred firefighters are currently working at the scene, using 30 vehicles to combat the flames. The fire is taking place on avenue du Bon Pasteur, in the porte d'Aix neighborhood, which is part of Marseille’s 2nd arrondissement. The fire occurred just three days after the Marché du Soleil was officially condemned by the courts. Known as the "temple of counterfeiting," the market was the largest of its kind in Marseille. On Monday, September 7, the Marseille Correctional Court ruled that the market must be permanently closed. The court also sentenced Georges Dahan, the market’s owner and founder, to four years in prison with probation for crimes including the possession, production, and sale of counterfeit goods, as well as money laundering. The Marché du Soleil had long been a focal point for the sale of counterfeit products, drawing both local and international attention. Its closure was seen as a significant step in efforts to combat illegal trade in the region. However, the fire has added further challenges to the neighborhood, with local authorities working to manage both the emergency and the aftermath of the market’s legal troubles. In the wake of the fire, the Belsunce college-high school, located near the market, has remained closed for the day as a precaution. Officials are assessing the extent of the damage and the potential impact on the surrounding area. Firefighters continue to work to control the blaze, while the community awaits further updates on the situation.