Town hall in Limoges 'largely lost' to blaze set during French protests
Authorities said the 143-year-old municipal building was nearly destroyed as nationwide demonstrations turned violent, leaving 60 security forces injured and 400 people arrested.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, rioters set fire to the 143-year Limoges City Hall in France, causing the roof to collapse during widespread nationwide unrest.
- The violence erupted during nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living, declining public services, and increasing fuel prices, with participants including supporters of the Yellow Vest movement.
- Local prefect Maurice Barate reported the roof collapsed onto lower floors as two-thirds of the building's facade disappeared, while authorities documented 400 arrests nationwide during the unrest.
- In Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, masked rioters clashed with police who deployed tear gas and stun grenades to disperse crowds; looters targeted businesses including an Apple store.
- Critics of the protests accused radical far-left groups of using demonstrations as a violent show of force ahead of next year's presidential election, as authorities continue assessing building damage.
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