Paris explosion: Large fire breaks out after suspected gas blast
A fiery gas explosion in central Paris resulted in injuries to at least 29 people and drew hundreds of firefighters to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
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A fiery gas explosion in central Paris resulted in injuries to at least 29 people and drew hundreds of firefighters to the scene on Wednesday afternoon.
French firefighters are batting a large blaze after an explosion went off near the Paris American Academy. Several are hurt, and the casue remains unknown.
Huge plumes of black smoke swelled in the air after an explosion in Paris on Wednesday, 21 June. Local French media reported that the blast, on rue Saint-Jacques in the fifth arrondissement, was caused by gas. According to French broadcaster BFM TV, four people were left in critical condition after the blast. Police spokespeson Loubna Atta said authorities have not confirmed if the fire was caused by a gas explosion. The facade of one building fell into the street as a result of the blast, Reuters reported citing comments from a Paris police official.
The explosion hit near the historic Val de Grace military hospital.
"Buildings are on fire, stay away to allow firefighters to intervene," Édourd Civl, an elected official in the Paris 5 District said.