2023-08-19 13:04:41
A deadly fire at the gates of Paris. According to our journalist present on the spot, at least three people died this Saturday in the fire of an apartment building in L’Île-Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis). The disaster is still ongoing.
“Around 10 a.m., a fire broke out in an apartment building in L’Île-Saint-Denis,” said the prefecture of Seine-Saint-Denis in a press release, referring to an “important safety device , fire and rescue services” hired to fight the fire. The fire started from the 9th floor of the building, which has 11, the firefighters said.
195 firefighters are engaged in the fight against the flames, said the prefecture, which asks residents to avoid the area and keep their windows closed. The town hall of the commune has set up a reception center at the Alice-Milliat gymnasium, rue Arnold Géraux.
Heavy smoke was visible in the surrounding area. At 1 p.m., the disaster had not yet been brought under control and the intervention was still in progress.
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