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| 3 dead, dozens injured as large fire erupts in apartment building in Paris (PHOTOS) | 3 dead, dozens injured as large fire erupts in apartment building in Paris (PHOTOS) |
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| Three people have died and one was seriously injured in a fire that broke out in a building in central Paris. Another 27 people including a firefighter also received minor injuries resulting from smoke inhalation. | |
| According to firefighters, the flame erupted early Saturday morning in a 6-story apartment building in Paris’ 11th district, rue de Nemours. The structure also houses a restaurant and a steam room. | |
| “Fifteen rescues were made immediately by ladders and scales hooks,” said Fire Department captain Florian Lointier said, noting that by 9 am the fire was “controlled but not extinguished.” | |
| Up to 200 firefighters are currently at the scene, assisted by some 50 vehicles. | Up to 200 firefighters are currently at the scene, assisted by some 50 vehicles. |
| According to the emergency services, the fire apparently broke out on the stairwell at around 5am. | According to the emergency services, the fire apparently broke out on the stairwell at around 5am. |