On Wednesday, a massive explosion occurred in the center of Paris, resulting in 29 injuries, including four serious cases. Additionally, two individuals are currently missing in the wreckage of a building that housed a private fashion school. The cause of this explosion remains unclear, although some witnesses reported a strong smell of gas prior to the incident (source: BBC). Witnesses also described seeing a ball of flame reaching up to 100 feet high before the building collapsed. The building, located in an upscale district, served as the headquarters for the Catholic education system and the Paris American Academy fashion school.
The explosion and subsequent fire caused smoke clouds to cover the city, leading to the evacuation of nearby buildings. Response teams consisting of 270 firefighters and 70 emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene (source: AP). According to a local resident, the blast was so intense that it caused windows to vibrate, resembling the effects of a bombing. These loud noises prompted great concern and forced many people to move away from windows. Greek-French filmmaker Costa-Gavras, who was present during the incident, described a similar experience of his house shaking and being filled with a sense of confusion (source: AFP). Authorities have initiated an investigation and advised people to stay away from the affected area.
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