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TOWN HALL ALMOST COMPLETELY COLLAPSED
The town hall of Limoges, in central France, was set on fire and almost completely collapsed. The structure, one of the most impressive buildings in the city, was erected in 1883 inspired by the Paris City Hall.
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ROOF COLLAPSED, FACADE ALMOST DISAPPEARED
According to what was declared by the authorities, "the roof of the building has collapsed on the lower floors, with the exception of the west wing, and two thirds of the facade have already disappeared".
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"CATASTROPHE FOR HERITAGE"
State Representative Maurice Barate called the collapse of the roof and part of the face a "heritage catastrophe" and denounced a "deliberate act of vandals."
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THE MOMENT OF COLLAPSE /1
The moment of the collapse was immortalized on social media.
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THE MOMENT OF COLLAPSE /2
The collapse was accompanied by the screams of the demonstrators, who took to the streets in Limoges during the day of demonstrations against the high cost of living and the conditions of public services.
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THE DEMONSTRATION AGAINST THE PRICE OF LIFE
According to reconstructions published by the French media, the demonstration in Limoges degenerated into violence towards the end of the demonstration.
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THE FIRE SET
Some hooded individuals burned a municipal police car, broke the windows of the town hall and entered the building, setting it on fire.
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THE FLAMES SPREAD
The flames spread to a wing of the building and reached the roof, with the risk of some beams collapsing.
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THE INTERVENTION OF THE FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighters responded to prevent the fire from destroying the entire building. Part of the building then collapsed.
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A HISTORICAL BUILDING
The building presents a style that combines Renaissance elements and features of the Louis XIII style. The facade is decorated with medallions depicting important figures from the history of Limoges.
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WHAT IT REPRESENTS FOR THE CITY
The town hall represents the administrative power and cultural identity of Limoges. It is a symbol of the city's history and of the artisan tradition linked to porcelain.
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PROTECTED HISTORICAL MONUMENT
In 1975, the town hall and its fountain were recognized as protected historical monuments in France, reflecting their architectural and cultural value.
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