Fire severely damages historic town hall in Limoges amid protests
Fire Damage
The historic town hall in Limoges, built 143 years ago, suffered a roof collapse, with approximately two-thirds of the building’s exterior destroyed.
The historic town hall in Limoges, built 143 years ago, suffered a roof collapse, with approximately two-thirds of the building’s exterior destroyed.
Historic Loss
Two-thirds of Limoges’ 143-year-old town hall has been destroyed, highlighting the severe impact of escalating unrest amid nationwide cost-of-living protests in France.
Two-thirds of Limoges’ 143-year-old town hall has been destroyed, highlighting the severe impact of escalating unrest amid nationwide cost-of-living protests in France.
Official Response
Local prefect Maurice Barate stated, “The roof has collapsed onto the lower floors, and around two-thirds of the building’s exterior has already disappeared.”
Local prefect Maurice Barate stated, “The roof has collapsed onto the lower floors, and around two-thirds of the building’s exterior has already disappeared.”
Video. Historic Limoges town hall engulfed in flames amid protests in France
A fire engulfed the historic town hall in Limoges, central France, after a group set the 143-year-old building alight amid unrest following nationwide cost-of-living protests.
Local prefect Maurice Barate said the roof had collapsed onto the lower floors, except for the west wing, and that around two-thirds of the building’s exterior had already disappeared.
The blaze followed demonstrations that escalated into violence in several French cities on Saturday. The extent of the damage to the town hall was still being assessed.