A historic town hall in Limoges was deliberately set on fire during nationwide protests, causing its clock tower spire to collapse.
01Summary
- 01The town hall in Limoges, southern France, was set ablaze during national protests.
- 02The local prefecture confirmed the fire was started deliberately.
- 03The clock tower spire collapsed in a ball of flames, captured by eyewitnesses.
- 04Fire crews continued to battle the blaze late into the night.
- 05The prefecture stated the town hall was 'largely lost'.
02Why it matters
This incident highlights the severity of the ongoing protests in France, posing a direct threat to historic civic landmarks and public safety.
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