Limoges town hall damaged in apparent arson after nationwide protests in France
The town hall in Limoges, France, was set on fire during a day of nationwide protests, and officials say it is "largely lost."
The town hall in Limoges, France, was damaged in an apparent arson attack after a day of protests across the country, BBC News reports. The BBC says residents are in shock.
Al Jazeera, citing witnesses, says masked protesters set the building on fire. It reports that officials describe the building as "largely lost." Fox News reports that the roof collapsed and much of the building was destroyed.
The BBC describes the building as damaged and does not say how much of it was lost. Fox News and Al Jazeera describe far heavier destruction.
Al Jazeera also reported that other buildings were burning as protests continued into the night. Fox News said the protests were continuing across France.
None of the reports say what the protests are about. They give no figures for injuries or arrests.
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- Fox NewsLimoges Town Hall 'largely lost' after far-left rioters set historic building on fire amid French unrestSat, Oct 17, 6:56 PM EDT
- Al JazeeraBuildings burn as French protests go into the nightSat, Oct 17, 9:30 PM EDT
- BBC News'Very upsetting': Residents in shock after historic French town hall set alightSun, Oct 18, 6:22 PM EDT
- Al Jazeera‘It broke my heart’: Limoges residents reel after town hall fireSun, Oct 18, 11:40 PM EDT
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- Sat, Oct 17, 9:45 PM EDT, 2 outlets: Limoges town hall "largely lost" after fire during French protests