Massive fire ravages major tourist attraction as flames seen from miles away

A major fire broke out at the Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris's 3rd arrondissement overnight

Massive fire ravages major tourist attraction as flames seen from miles away

TL;DR

  • A massive fire destroyed the Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris's 3rd arrondissement.
  • The market, popular with locals and tourists, was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
  • The blaze resulted in the destruction of 1,000 square meters of the market and the collapse of at least two-thirds of its metal structure.
  • Approximately 150 firefighters and fifty vehicles were deployed to combat the fire.
  • The fire has been extinguished, but an investigation into its cause has been opened.