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Gas explosion rocks Paris fashion school, injuring dozens

  • An explosion, likely caused by a gas leak, occurred at the Paris American Academy, injuring at least 24 people and causing part of the building to collapse.
  • Four victims are in critical condition, and at least 300 emergency responders have responded to the scene.
  • The blast ignited a fire that sent smoke billowing over Paris but was quickly contained by firefighters.
  • The explosion occurred during Paris Fashion Week, though it's unclear if any attendees were impacted.
  • Officials have opened an investigation into potential safety violations related to the incident.
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