Fire Deliberately Set as Limoges Town Hall Spire Collapses Amid Nationwide Protests; No JD Vance Link Reported
Fire engulfs Limoges town hall
The clock tower spire at the town hall in Limoges collapsed while flames rose from the building. The incident took place amid protests across France. The local prefecture reported that the town hall was “largely lost”. It also said the fire had been started deliberately.
Fire crews battle blaze overnight
Firefighters were still tackling the fire late into the night. The report gave no further details about the operation or any injuries. Eyewitnesses recorded the moment the turret fell. Their footage showed the tower collapsing amid the flames.
Protests continue across France
The fire in Limoges occurred as demonstrations were taking place nationwide. The report did not say whether the blaze was connected to the protests. Other video reports described disorder across France and clashes between protesters and police in Paris. No additional information linked those events to the fire at the town hall.
Key points
- The spire of Limoges town hall collapsed in flames during nationwide protests.
- The local prefecture said the building was largely lost and the fire was deliberate.
- Fire crews continued battling the blaze late into the night.