A massive fire destroyed the 400-year-old Marché des Enfants Rouges, a historic food market in Paris, in the early hours of Monday, October 12. The blaze broke out around 3 a.m. and firefighters worked for several hours to bring the flames under control.
The fire has left the market in ruins, with approximately 20 merchants losing their stalls, according to Ariel Weil, the mayor of central Paris. Weil posted on social media that the fire was brought under control, but the market was "totally devastated" and warned people to avoid the area around Rue de Bretagne.
Firefighters from the Brigade des Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris required 9 hoses, including two high-powered ones, to bring the disaster under control. A total of 150 firefighters were mobilized to tackle the blaze, according to Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, who expressed his gratitude to the emergency responders.
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire. The market, which was founded in 1615, was a popular destination for both tourists and locals, offering a wide range of cuisines, including Moroccan, Creole, and French.
The Marché des Enfants Rouges was designated a historic monument in 1982 and was a significant part of Paris' culinary scene. Weil has promised to find temporary locations for the affected businesses, allowing them to continue their activities.
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