- A massive overnight fire has completely destroyed Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris, the city's oldest covered food market dating back to 1615.
- More than 150 firefighters and 50 emergency vehicles were deployed to battle the inferno after being called to the 3rd arrondissement at approximately 4.15am on Monday.
- The blaze consumed around 1,000 square metres of space and caused at least two-thirds of the historic monument's metal structure to collapse.
- No civilian casualties were reported, though one firefighter received medical attention at the scene after feeling unwell.
- French authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the cause of the fire, which currently remains unknown.
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