Historic Paris Town Hall Severely Damaged in Overnight Fire

A blaze at the 12th Arrondissement's 19th-century town hall caused significant structural damage but resulted in no injuries.

The fire broke out around 3 a.m. on the roof of the historic town hall in Paris' 12th Arrondissement and was brought under control by 7 a.m.
Over 150 firefighters and 60 fire vehicles were deployed to fight the blaze, successfully preventing the collapse of the building's iconic tower.
The fire caused extensive damage to the structure, including the destruction of wooden beams and significant harm to the historic tower.
Several artworks and paintings housed in the town hall were lost to the flames, according to local officials, including the district's mayor.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but authorities currently do not suspect arson.