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CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Historic Marché des Enfants Rouges gutted by a major blaze in Paris
A large fire destroyed the Marché des Enfants Rouges, the city’s oldest covered market, on the night of Sunday-Monday.
The blaze swept through the Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement, leaving the historic market completely damaged. Firefighters, familiar with the site, managed to bring the flames under control. Mayor Ariel Weil warned residents to stay away from Rue de Bretagne while the area is secured. The market, classified as a historic monument, suffered total loss of its interior. Further details are pending.
Why it matters
The fire destroys a beloved historic market, impacting local culture, tourism, and small businesses.
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Marché des Enfants Rougesfirehistoric marketParisAriel WeilRue de Bretagne3rd arrondissement
