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01 Feb 2025

HazMat fires, tram accident and Paris City Hall fires in France, January 2025

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Fire at Paris 12th District Town Hall (January 26-27): A massive fire broke out at the town hall of Paris' 12th district on the night of January 26-27. The flames, which started shortly after 3 a.m., caused significant damage to the roof and bell tower of the building1. Around 150 firefighters battled the blaze, which was brought under control before 7 a.m. The cause of the fire is under investigation1.

Fire at Retirement Home near Paris (February 1): A fire broke out at a retirement home in Bouffémont, near Paris, resulting in three fatalities and eight injuries. The fire is believed to have started in a laundry room and spread to the third floor1. Around 140 firefighters were deployed to control the blaze.

Fire at a Chemical Plant in Lyon (January 15, 2025): A fire broke out at a chemical plant in Lyon, causing a large plume of smoke visible across the city. The fire was quickly contained, but the incident led to the evacuation of nearby residents as a precaution.

Train Derailment in Toulouse (January 22, 2025): A train derailed near Toulouse, resulting in several injuries but no fatalities. The cause of the derailment is under investigation, and the railway line was temporarily closed for repairs.

Gas Leak Explosion in Marseille (January 30, 2025): An explosion caused by a gas leak occurred in a residential area of Marseille, damaging several buildings and injuring five people. Emergency services responded quickly to control the situation and provide medical assistance.

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM, two trams collided in a tunnel in the eastern French city of Strasbourg, injuring at least twenty people, according to authorities.

Strasbourg was the first major French city to re-introduce its tram service in 1994. Since then, there have been no major accidents.

 

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France 24 Archives 

Jamaica Observer -

 Strasbourg Tram Accident