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Fire ravages oldest covered food market in Paris

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What happened

Paris Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night between Sunday and Monday, October 12.

Key facts

  • Paris Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the night between Sunday and Monday, October 12.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:31:22 UTC.

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  7. Fire ravages oldest covered food market in Paris

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