Overview
- A large fire broke out at a building under rehabilitation next to Gare d'Austerlitz, with Paris firefighters saying the roof burned and about 1,000 m² of roofing was lost.
- Fire crews mounted a major response and have brought the blaze under control with no reported injuries so far.
- SNCF Gares & Connexions reported the station itself was not affected and train traffic and station access were not disrupted.
- Authorities sealed off the area and urged the public to avoid the sector so crews can continue firefighting and safety checks.
- Local officials identified the damaged structure as a historic façade being renovated to house Essilor and said investigations and structural assessments are under way, which could delay the project and prompt scrutiny of roofing work safety.