Paris: Fire, Partial Building Collapse, Multiple Injuries
37 Injured, 4 Seriously
Building on Fire in Paris' 5th Arrondissement
A building in Paris' 5th arrondissement caught fire and partially collapsed on Wednesday evening, injuring 37 people, four of whom are in serious condition, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
The blaze broke out on the top floor of the building, which is located in the Latin Quarter, at around 5:30 pm local time. The fire quickly spread, causing part of the building to collapse.
Rescue workers managed to evacuate most of the building's occupants, but some were trapped inside and had to be rescued from the rubble. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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