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Town Hall in Limoges Largely Destroyed by Fire During French Protests
France 24 · 55 minutes ago · Read the Full Story on France 24
AI SUMMARY
A 143-year-old town hall in Limoges was largely destroyed by a fire set by masked protesters during nationwide demonstrations in France over the cost of living.
- The 143-year-old town hall in Limoges suffered extensive damage, with its roof collapsing onto lower floors and two-thirds of the exterior disappearing.
- Local prefect Maurice Barate described the damage as a catastrophe for heritage and a deliberate act by hooligans.
- The arson took place on Saturday during nationwide demonstrations across France over the cost of living.
- Witnesses reported seeing masked protesters torch a police car outside the town hall before breaking windows and entering the building to set the fire.
- Firefighters were deployed late Saturday to contain the blaze as hundreds of people watched.
- Several shops in the centre of Limoges were also looted during the unrest.
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