2019 Paris explosion
Explosion caused by a gas leak in Paris, France
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On 12 January 2019, an explosion occurred 6 Rue de Trévise in 9th arrondissement of Paris, France. Two firefighters, a Spanish tourist, and another woman were killed, and forty-seven other people were injured.[1] According to local prosecutor Rémy Heitz, the apparent cause of the explosion was a gas leak. Firefighters were present at the time of the blast while investigating a suspected gas leak.[2][3]
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| Date | 12 January 2019 |
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| Time | Approx. 09:00 CET |
| Location | Rue de Trévise, 9th arrondissement, Paris, France |
| Coordinates | 48°52′22.4″N 2°20′42.6″E |
| Cause | Gas leak |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 47 |
Explosion
Prior to the explosion, firefighters were at the location responding to reports of a gas leak. The explosion caused a fire that destroyed windows of surrounding buildings and caused cars to be overturned.[4] Eyewitnesses told reporters the blast also caused people to become trapped in other nearby buildings and charred debris and broken glass was spread around the bakery and streets.[5]
Aftermath
More than 200 firefighters responded to the incident, and French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner, Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, and Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo all visited the scene.[6]
On 15 September 2020, Paris City Hall and a property firm were charged with involuntary manslaughter.[7]