Incendie Paris: An Explosion Rocks the 13th Arrondissement
Incendie Paris took place on the afternoon of September 17th near Porte d'Ivry when two gas bottles detonated on the roof of a six-story building undergoing waterproofing work. Eyewitnesses reported hearing screams amidst the chaos, and videos shared on social media vividly depicted the explosion and thick black smoke.
Incident Details
The fire was reported around 5 PM. Jerome Coumet, the mayor of the 13th arrondissement, confirmed the explosion of several gas bottles, which led to a security perimeter being established. The police's laboratory has been dispatched to investigate whether this incendie was accidental or the result of foul play.
Rescue Efforts and Warnings
- Firefighters managed to control the flames by 7 PM.
- One construction worker sustained injuries, while a firefighter was in a relative state of emergency.
- Warnings were issued about the potential for further explosions due to three additional gas bottles still on the roof.
- All residents of the building were evacuated, and nearby Massena School was also cleared.
Traffic on Tram T3a was temporarily halted, affecting the area significantly.
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