Massive Explosion in Central Paris: Building Fire and Injuries – Latest Updates

2023-06-21 16:52:51

As of: 06/21/2023 6:52 p.m

There has been a massive explosion in a building in central Paris. Several people were injured, some seriously. The fire department urged residents to avoid the location in the fifth arrondissement.

According to police, at least 16 people were injured in an explosion in central Paris, seven of whom are in critical condition.

Smoke rises from the Val-de-Grace cathedral in Paris.

Large contingent of the fire brigade

The fire brigade called on the population to stay away from the scene of the fire near the Jardin du Luxembourg and to allow the rescue workers to intervene quickly. According to the police, several buildings were evacuated. Video footage from the newspaper “Le Parisien” shows a collapsed, burning building.

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