Watch as historic French town hall spire collapses in flames amid protests: moment captured
Tower falls amid flames
A clock tower spire collapsed in Limoges, a city in France, while the structure was burning. The turret fell in a dramatic moment captured by eyewitnesses. The collapse took place amid protests taking place nationwide. The available details do not say whether the fire was connected to the protests.
Crews battle the blaze
Fire crews were still working to contain the blaze late into the night. The account gives no further information about the fire response. The fall of the turret was captured by people who witnessed it. The footage showed the moment the tower section came down.
A dramatic scene in Limoges
The incident involved a clock tower in the French city of Limoges. Its spire collapsed as flames rose from the building. The fire continued after the tower section fell, with crews still battling it late at night. No further details about the cause or damage are provided.
Key points
- A clock tower spire collapsed in Limoges, France, amid nationwide protests.
- Eyewitnesses captured the moment the turret fell.