Paris's Oldest Covered Food Market "Completely Destroyed" in Fire, Cause Still Under Investigation

According to Sky News, Paris's oldest covered food market was "completely destroyed" in a major fire in the early hours of Monday, with the cause still unknown. Authorities have begun an investigation into the incident.

Citing the relevant authorities, Sky News reported that the fire broke out in the early hours of Monday, with the point of origin and cause still unclear and the investigation ongoing. Footage of the fire shows that the covered food market building suffered total losses in the blaze.

At present, specific figures for property damage and information on casualties have not been released, and no official conclusion on the cause of the fire has yet been made.