A fire completely destroys the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, described by authorities as Paris’s oldest covered food market. The blaze sweeps through the historic market overnight and leaves it “completely destroyed,” according to multiple outlets. Local reporting characterizes the event as ravaging the venue.
The market is in the Marais district and has existed in the same location since 1615. Several sources also note that its name comes from the red clothing associated with orphans connected to a nearby hospital until 1772. Outlets agree on the extent of the damage, but differ mainly in wording and emphasis; none reports a confirmed cause. Authorities say the cause of the fire is currently unknown.
No sources provided details on casualties or immediate reopening plans in the materials shared.
