Incendie Paris: Major Fire Erupts in 13th Arrondissement After Gas Explosions
Details of the Incendie Paris Incident
On Tuesday, a significant incendie occurred in Paris' 13th arrondissement due to gas explosions on the roof of a ten-story building at the intersection of Avenue du Ivry and Boulevard Masséna. Eyewitness reports suggest that construction work was ongoing when the fire ignited.
Impact and Emergency Response
- Two injuries confirmed: a construction worker and a firefighter.
- Emergency services deployed numerous firefighters to control the situation.
- Nearby elementary school evacuated as a precaution.
The local mayor, Jérôme Coumet, reported that the fire was brought under control by around 7 PM. As a result, tram services on the T3a line were suspended between Porte de Charenton and Porte d'Italie, and the Metro station Porte d'Ivry on Line 7 was also closed.
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