#transformerfire

A transformer fire in Marseille has left thousands of residents without electricity, resulting in closed businesses, limited access to essential services, and uncomfortable living conditions.

The lack of electricity has caused significant inconvenience and frustration for residents, who are unable to charge their phones, access information, or properly cool their homes.

Enedis is working to restore power, but the exact cause of the transformer fire is still unknown, leaving affected households uncertain about when they can expect a return to normalcy.

2. Aix-Marseille will soon implement open payment for public transportation, allowing passengers to pay with their phone or credit card, eliminating the need for cash or physical tickets.

The open payment system will be gradually rolled out across the entire metropolitan network, making it more convenient for residents and tourists to use public transportation.

The open payment system will be tested by a panel of users from July 17-30 on buses, trams, and metros in Marseille, as well as the Aix-Marseille and airport lines.

3. Several towns in France have decided to cancel their Bastille Day celebrations, including fireworks and firefighter balls, due to concerns over potential riots and urban violence.

Some municipalities are also canceling fireworks displays to minimize the risk of wildfires, while others are opting to replace fireworks with drone shows.

A decree has been issued banning the sale, possession, transportation, and use of fireworks and pyrotechnics nationwide until July 15th to prevent serious disturbances to public order during the festivities.

4. A man in his fifties died after a collision with a bus while riding an electric scooter in Marseille.

This is the second serious accident involving a scooter and a bus in two months in the city. The man lost control of the scooter and fell onto the road, where he was hit by the bus. Despite attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

In 2022, there have been 34 scooter-related deaths in France, which is a significant increase compared to previous years. The rise in accidents is a concern for road safety authorities.

5. The results of the French National Diploma for academies in Aix-Marseille, Dijon, and Strasbourg have been released, with the exception of Guyane.

In 2022, 87.5% of candidates passed the exam, with 24.4% receiving the highest distinction of "très bien."

6. The results of the Baccalaureat 2023 dropped last week. With a success rate of 91.8%, the Aix-Marseille Academy is doing better than in 2022 (89.1 %) and exceeds the national average (85 %) .