Spectacular fire at the town hall of the 12th arrondissement of Paris (VIDEO)

The “roof fire”, the origin of which is not known, “attacked” the 36-metre bell tower capping the town hall, and this belfry at one time presented “a risk of collapse”, according to the fire officer. communication from the BSPP.

“We must now confirm that nothing will fall,” added this spokesperson, predicting that the firefighters would remain “at the bedside” of the building for a good part of the day on Monday.

“Inside, under the roof, we will have to evacuate the water” spilled by the firefighters, indicated this source, specifying that the BSPP had initiated its conservation module for the works of art present in the building.