Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say
An overnight fire on Monday, October 12, completely destroyed the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered food market in Paris. Authorities describe the fire as violent, noting that the site was reduced to ashes and its metal structure partially collapsed. More than 150 firefighters worked to contain the inferno. While District Mayor Ariel Weil confirmed the fire was eventually brought under control, the historic landmark is now in ruins. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
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- ✓ The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615.
- ✓ A fire completely destroyed the market in the early hours of Monday, October 12.
- ✓ Lieutenant Colonel Pierre de Bouvier stated that nothing remains of the covered market and the metal structure partially collapsed.
- ✓ Over 150 firefighters battled the fire.
What changed
Reports now identify the specific market as the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges and provide details on the structural collapse.
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Fire destroys Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in Paris
An overnight fire on Monday, October 12, completely destroyed the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered food market in Paris. Authorities describe the fire as violent, noting that the site was reduced to ashes and its metal structure partially collapsed. More than 150 firefighters worked to contain the inferno. While District Mayor Ariel Weil confirmed the fire was eventually brought under control, the historic landmark is now in ruins. The cause of the blaze remains unknown.
Why it matters
Established in 1615 in the Marais district, the market is a 400-year-old landmark popular with tourists. Its name originates from the red clothing worn by orphans at a nearby hospital until 1772.
What is confirmed
- The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district has existed since 1615.
- A fire completely destroyed the market in the early hours of Monday, October 12.
- Lieutenant Colonel Pierre de Bouvier stated that nothing remains of the covered market and the metal structure partially collapsed.
- Over 150 firefighters battled the fire.
- Mayor Ariel Weil stated the fire was under control and would not spread further.
Still unconfirmed
- The market was ranked fifth in the world for street food this year.
What to watch next
- Official determination of the fire's cause
- Plans for the reconstruction or memorialization of the site
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- Euronews.com — Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say
- The New York Times — Fire Devastates the Oldest Covered Food Market in Paris
- ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — 'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris, officials say
- Reuters — Fire destroys French capital's 'Enfants Rouges' covered food market
- Le Monde.fr — Oldest covered market in Paris 'completely destroyed' in overnight fire
- www.postcourier.com.pg — Drum – Tidbit
- www.euronews.com — Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say | Euronews
- www.independent.co.uk — ‘We are devastated’: Huge fire destroys oldest food market in ...
- www.france24.com — Fire destroys Paris's oldest covered food market - France 24
- www.dailymail.com — Historic Paris market is 'completely destroyed' by fire
- www.thestar.com.my — Fire destroys French capital's 'Enfants Rouges' covered food market | The Star
- abcnews.com — 'Violent' fire destroys Enfants Rouges food market in Paris ...
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