The Aporia · Video shows major fire ravaging 400-year-old Paris food market

A significant fire destroyed the Marché des Enfants Rouges, a historic covered food market in Paris's Marais district, early on Monday morning. The market, established in 1615, is recognized as the oldest covered food market in the city. Approximately 150 firefighters and 50 vehicles were deployed to combat the blaze, which caused part of the market’s metal structure to collapse.

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A major fire on Monday, October 12, destroyed the Marché des Enfants Rouges, a historic food market in central Paris that dates back to 1615. The blaze broke out around 3:00 AM local time, and approximately 150 firefighters and 50 vehicles were deployed to tackle it. Despite their efforts, part of the market's metal structure collapsed during the fire. Designated a historic monument in 1982, the market has been a popular destination for street food and fresh produce. The incident left about 20 merchants without their stalls, according to Ariel Weil, the mayor of central Paris. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the devastating blaze.

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A major fire has devastated the Marché des Enfants Rouges in central Paris, destroying the historic covered market in the early hours of Monday. asserted

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Located in the Marais district in the capital’s 3rd arrondissement, the market dates back to 1615 and is the oldest covered food market in Paris. asserted

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Around 150 firefighters and some 50 vehicles were mobilised to tackle the blaze, which was reported at 04:15 local time. asserted

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Part of the market’s metal structure collapsed during the fire. asserted

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