Paris explosion ignites massive fire in France's capital, several injured as smoke plume visible across cityAn explosion in Paris Wednesday sent firefighters rushing to put out a blaze that engulfed the central area of France's capital city. French outlet BFM TV reported that the explosion was of "unknown" origin at this time. BFM TV said the facade of the Paris American Academy completely collapsed, with debris littering rue Saint-Jacques. BFM TV showed fire services sealing off the streets surrounding the fire and hosing down a building, Reuters said. French firefighters work after several buildings on fire following an explosion in the fifth arrondissement of Paris June 21, 2023.

Source: Fox News June 21, 2023 19:12 UTC