Bordeaux fire LIVE: Bordeaux-Mérignac airport horror as huge blaze kills firefighters | World | News

Two firefighters died while fighting a large fire in Merignac.

Bordeaux Airport temporarily suspended outbound flights while emergency services responded.

French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed that the fire was under control.

Takeoffs and landings are gradually resuming at Bordeaux Airport, but passengers have been asked to check the status of their flights before travelling.

French authorities have not yet released the identities of the victims.

The cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.