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Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall

Euronews Saturday 24 October 2026, 07:43 UTC 1 min read
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A fire during riots on 17 October caused extensive damage to Limoges Town Hall in central France, leaving parts of the historic building destroyed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Opened in 1883 and listed as a historic monument, the town hall suffered a collapsed roof, damaged corridors and stairwells, and extensive destruction inside. Images filmed on 19 October show the aftermath of the blaze, with firefighters also seen at the site.

A fire during riots on 17 October caused extensive damage to Limoges Town Hall in central France, leaving parts of the historic building destroyed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Opened in 1883 and listed as a historic monument, the town hall suffered a collapsed roof, damaged corridors and stairwells, and extensive destruction inside. Images filmed on 19 October show the aftermath of the blaze, with firefighters also seen at the site. An investigation into the suspected arson attack is ongoing.
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