Wildfires erupted in Pennes-Mirabeau, a small commune near the city of Marseille, on Saturday evening. The flames quickly spread across one of the hills in the area, destroying approximately 2,000 square meters of pine forest. The incident occurred during an orange alert for the risk of forest fires, which means a high level of danger and increased likelihood of fires spreading rapidly. On Sunday morning, September 6, firefighters discovered fireworks mortars at the site of the fire. These devices were identified as the likely cause of the blaze. Despite the severity of the fire, firefighters managed to extinguish it by Sunday morning. Local residents, some of whom had previously experienced a fire in the area last year, expressed concern and captured footage of the event. Virginie, a local resident, shared her experience: "We heard a neighbor shouting there's a fire, there's a fire... so we went out, then quickly went back to the house to get things to evacuate." Eliane, another resident, described the scene as "a very big catastrophe," but noted that the lack of wind helped prevent further spread. She called the actions of those responsible "very irresponsible." Three minors were placed under custody for suspected involvement in the incident. The mayor of Pennes-Mirabeau, Romain Amaro, emphasized the commune’s commitment to holding those responsible accountable. He stated, "The commune will do everything with firmness to ensure that those responsible pay and understand that they will have to assume the consequences of their actions." On Monday, September 7, the Bouches-du-Rhône department, which includes Pennes-Mirabeau, was under a yellow alert for fire risk. This level of alert indicates a moderate risk of fire, with conditions that could lead to fires under certain circumstances. Authorities continue to monitor the situation and remind residents of the importance of fire safety, especially during high-risk periods.