Historic French Town Hall Spire Collapses in Blaze Amid Protests
A clock tower spire at the historic town hall in Limoges, France, collapsed in flames during nationwide protests, with the building largely lost to the fire.
World • 4 hours ago
A historic town hall in Limoges, France, was significantly damaged by fire, with its clock tower spire collapsing amid nationwide protests. The prefecture confirmed that the town hall was "largely lost" in a blaze that was believed to have been started deliberately. Fire crews worked late into the night to combat the flames.
Eyewitnesses captured the dramatic moment the tower's turret fell. The incident occurred as protests swept across France, leading to significant damage in the southern city.