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Fire totally destroys oldest covered food market in Paris, authorities say
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- A fire completely destroyed the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, Paris's oldest covered food market, located in the Marais district and established in 1615.
- The market, named after the red-clad orphans from a nearby hospital, was ranked fifth worldwide for street food by Food & Wine this year.
- Authorities reported that the metal structure of the market partially collapsed, leaving nothing of the covered market intact.
- The mayor of the central Paris district confirmed the fire is under control, with no damage to neighboring buildings and no further spread expected.
- The situation is still developing, with journalists continuing to provide updates.
