Thick Black Smoke Visible Over Paris
Massive Fire Breaks Out in Warehouse in Aubervilliers
Situation Under Control as Firefighters Battle Blaze
Paris, May 30, 2023 - A thick plume of black smoke was visible across Paris and its surroundings this afternoon as a massive fire broke out in an industrial warehouse in the Aubervilliers suburb.
The blaze, which started shortly before noon, quickly engulfed the storage facility, sending a dense cloud of smoke high into the air. The smoke was visible from kilometers away, reaching the outskirts of the city.
Firefighters were quickly dispatched to the scene and have been battling the blaze for several hours. The fire has been brought under control, but crews remain on-site to extinguish any remaining embers.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. No injuries have been reported, and the building was unoccupied at the time of the outbreak.
Local authorities are advising residents in the area to stay indoors and close their windows to avoid inhaling the smoke. Traffic has been diverted from the surrounding streets, and a perimeter has been established to allow firefighters to work safely.
Updates on the fire will be provided as they become available.
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