
A fire broke out in the historic Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges marketplace in Paris, completely destroying the building.
Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, the oldest indoor food market in Paris, the capital of France, dating back to 1615, was completely destroyed in a huge fire on Sunday night.
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Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges is the oldest covered food market in Paris, existing since 1615.
According to AFP, authorities said in a statement this morning that a fire completely destroyed the oldest indoor food market in the French capital.
Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, which stands out especially with its street delicacies, has been in existence since 1615. The name of the place was taken from the red clothes worn by orphans in a hospital near the market until 1772.
'THERE IS NOTHING LEFT FROM THE MARKET'
Captain Pierre de Bouvier reported that the place was “completely destroyed” from Sunday night to Monday morning. “Nothing remained of the covered market,” he said, adding that the metal structure inside had “partially collapsed.”
Ariel Weil, mayor of the central Paris district, said he was relieved that the fire was under control and would not spread further. Stating that "the worst" had been prevented, Weil stated that none of the neighboring buildings were damaged.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
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