Paris: a huge fire currently underway in a building in the 13th arrondissement: Femme Actuelle Le MAG

The residents of a building located on Avenue de Choisy had to evacuate their homes. A major fire is underway in a building in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, as revealed BFM Paris Île-de-France THE Friday September 15, 2023. The fire broke out late in the afternoon that day. Its origin remains unknown for the moment. No less than 100 firefighters went to the scene, police officials told our colleagues. Firefighters said that only one person had been slightly injured so far. On social networks, local residents, impressed by the tongues of fire engulfing the building, have published numerous videos on X (formerly Twitter). A resident of Avenue de Choisy sent a video to France Blue Paris shortly after the fire broke out. Flames and thick black smoke can be seen coming from the windows. “It’s impressive and intense”testified the individual, who lives just opposite the scene of the fire.

Traffic was stopped

Jérôme Coumet, the mayor of the 13th arrondissement of Paris, published on his accounta photograph of Avenue de Choisy assailed by numerous fire engines. “Fire 151 avenue de Choisy (opposite the park) in a private residence. Traffic interrupted”he wrote on the social network. According to the images circulating on the old Twitter, the disaster is ravaging the building on what appears to be the fourth or fifth floor. If we do not yet know the cause of the flames, it is better to take precautions on very hot days. To avoid any risk of fire at home, you must regularly check your electrical installations, particularly those related to heating and gas. You should not overload your electrical outlets, as overheating could cause a house fire. Cables, appliances and old electrical outlets can cause short circuits, so care must be taken to keep them in good condition. Smokers should also be careful. It is absolutely necessary to check that your cigarette is extinguished before throwing it away. The same goes for candles. They must be placed on protected furniture and far enough away from flammable products and curtains.