‘A lot of sadness’ after 17 th century landmark that escaped demolition in the 1980 s goes up in flames Fire has ravaged Paris’s oldest surviving covered food market, a popular street food venue dating back to the 17 th century in the Marais district of the French capital that drew thousands of locals and tourists daily.
Ariel Weil, the central Paris mayor, said the Marché des Enfants Rouges had been “totally destroyed” in the blaze, which broke out soon after 3 am. “The worst was avoided: the fire did not spread to the surrounding buildings,” he said. “But there is a lot of emotion.
A lot of sadness.” Continue reading...