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‘It broke my heart’: Limoges residents reel after town hall fire

Al Jazeera · 2026-10-19

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• What happened: ‘It broke my heart’: Limoges residents reel after town hall fire ‘It broke my heart’: Limoges residents reel after town hall fire Residents in Limoges, France, are expressing shock and anger after protests saw their 140-year-old town hall set ablaze. The fire destroyed its roof and clock tower, as officials condemned t... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.

‘It broke my heart’: Limoges residents reel after town hall fire

Residents in Limoges, France, are expressing shock and anger after protests saw their 140-year-old town hall set ablaze. The fire destroyed its roof and clock tower, as officials condemned the attack.

Source: Al Jazeera
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