A violent and spectacular fire hit the town hall from 12e Rounding of Paris, on the night of Sunday to Monday, fortunately without a victim. The fire was “mastered” shortly before 7am, said a spokesperson for the Paris fire brigade (BSPP), who was alerted around 3:20 am and hired sixty machines as well as 150 soldiers of fire To fight the disaster. Seven fire spears and ladders have also been deployed, according to this source.
The origin of the disaster unknown
A large security perimeter was established by the police prefecture around the imposing XIX buildinge century. Around 7:30 am, no more flame was visible but incandescent elements still fell on the ground, it has been noted. The “roof fire”, whose origin is not known, “attacked” the 36 -meter campanile styling the town hall, and this belfry has a time presented “a risk of collapse”, according to the officer of Communication from the BSPP.
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“We must now confirm that nothing will fall,” added this spokesperson, providing that the firefighters would remain “at the bedside” of the building a good part of the day on Monday. “Inside, under the roof, it will be necessary to evacuate the water” spilled by the firefighters, indicated this source, specifying that the BSPP had engaged its conservation module of the works of art present in the building.
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