A local source told La Marseillaise newspaper: "The Russian Consul General confirms" that "the explosion took place inside the consulate and that firefighters entered.".
A BOMB reportedly went off inside the Russian consulate in France sparking a loud explosion.
The Russian Consulate in Marseille was in lockdown following an explosion inside.
At least 30 emergency workers were seen dealing with the fire while special forces police and soldiers secured the perimeter of the building in the southern French city of Marseille.
Meanwhile, the Russian foreign ministry has claimed that the explosion has "all the hallmarks of a terrorist attack" - without providing any evidence.
