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Powerful blast destroys American Academy in Paris (VIDEOS)
At least 24 people were injured in the explosion
June 21, 2023
In a post on Twitter, local counsellor Edouard Civel said that a "gas explosion" had occurred, and called on the public to avoid the area while firefighters worked to extinguish the resulting blaze.
At least four people were critically hurt and 20 others suffered more minor injuries, France's BFMTV broadcaster reported. The network noted that these figures were based on “a provisional assessment” of the situation.
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Source: RT News
Powerful blast destroys American Academy in Paris (VIDEOS)
At least 24 people were injured in the explosion
June 21, 2023
A powerful explosion blew out the facades of buildings in Paris on Wednesday, causing multiple casualties. Local officials say the blast was caused by a gas leak.
Video footage shows the street-facing side of the Paris American Academy – a leading fashion design school – collapsed and on fire. Firefighters believe that the explosion originated within the academy building.
Video footage shows the street-facing side of the Paris American Academy – a leading fashion design school – collapsed and on fire. Firefighters believe that the explosion originated within the academy building.
The blast ripped through a street in Paris' upscale 5th Arrondissement, leaving the road strewn with rubble. Flames poured from broken windows and a column of black smoke could be seen from several kilometers away. Two buildings beside the academy were "weakened," firefighters said.
In a post on Twitter, local counsellor Edouard Civel said that a "gas explosion" had occurred, and called on the public to avoid the area while firefighters worked to extinguish the resulting blaze.
At least four people were critically hurt and 20 others suffered more minor injuries, France's BFMTV broadcaster reported. The network noted that these figures were based on “a provisional assessment” of the situation.
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That was one hell of a gas explosion:
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