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

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 19, 2026Country: France

World / InternationalSociety & Lifestyle

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

Residents of Limoges have expressed shock and anger after a fire ravaged the town hall during protests. The blaze destroyed the roof and clock tower of the 140-year-old building. Officials condemned the attack.

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