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'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight

'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alight

Summary

A historic town hall in Limoges, France, was badly damaged by a fire that appears to have been started intentionally during nationwide protests. Firefighters worked through the night to control the blaze, and residents are concerned about the building’s future.

Key Facts

  • The fire happened in a 19th-century town hall in Limoges, a city in France.
  • The fire followed a day of protests across the country.
  • The building’s clock tower spire collapsed during the fire.
  • Firefighters worked overnight to fight the fire.
  • Officials are still checking if the building might collapse.
  • Residents expressed sadness and frustration about the damage to the historic site.
  • The cause of the fire is believed to be arson, meaning it was set on purpose.
  • The event is part of larger unrest involving protests in France.
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