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Fire breaks out at Versailles palace, swiftly brought under control

The Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated due to smoke near the roof during renovation, with no fire present.
Local firefighters extinguished the smoke originating from the wood in the roofing, preventing injuries or building damage.
Almost 100 firefighters were on-site to prevent further fire outbreaks, allowing the Château and gardens to reopen with no harm to collections.

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WSVN

Palace of Versailles is briefly evacuated due to smoke from roof works, with no damage or injuries - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

PARIS (AP) — The Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were spotted amid renovation work on the roof near the Marble Court, an area of the original château built in 1623 by French King Louis XIII. The palace press office told The Associated Press there was no fire, but smoke was emanating from a “hot zone” in the wood in the roofing. The office said local firefighters quickly put out the smoke. The…

9 months ago·Miami, United States

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NBC Bay Area

Palace of Versailles is briefly evacuated after smoke seen on roof

The Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were spotted amid renovation work on the roof near the Marble Court,...

9 months ago·San Francisco, United States

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Jerusalem Post

Fire breaks out at Versailles palace, swiftly brought under control

A fire broke out at the Palace of Versailles on Tuesday, forcing the site's evacuation, but was swiftly brough

9 months ago·Jerusalem, Israel

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Reuters

Fire breaks out at Versailles palace, swiftly brought under control

A fire broke out at the Palace of Versailles on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of visitors from one of France's busiest tourist sites before it was brought under control, a spokesperson said.

9 months ago·United Kingdom

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France24

Versailles palace briefly evacuated due to smoke from roof works

The Palace of Versailles was briefly evacuated on Tuesday afternoon after plumes of smoke were spotted amid renovation work on the roof near the Marble Court, an area of the original château built in…

9 months ago·France

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Barron's

Versailles Palace Briefly Evacuated Due To Fire

A fire broke out at France's Palace of Versailles on Tuesday, prompting a brief evacuation but causing no casualties or damage to its collections, spokespeople for the world-famous monument and firefighters said.

9 months ago·New York, United States

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