Fire ravages oldest covered food market in Paris

France 2412 October 2026, 10:31 UTCFrance

Paris Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night between Sunday and Monday, October 12. Founded in 1615, the Enfants Rouges market is the oldest covered food market in Paris and is listed as a historic monument.

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