Firefighter shot during firefighting operations near Marseille, shooter arrested

In Bouches-du-Rhône, a firefighter was shot during an intervention in a busy shopping area. The incident occurred while responding to a fire involving vehicles. The shooter, who barricaded himself, was later arrested by police. The injured firefighter was taken to the hospital, with no updates on his condition. French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez expressed outrage over the attack, emphasizing the need to protect emergency responders. The incident has deeply affected French firefighters and unions, highlighting the dangers faced by those in emergency services.