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A look inside the Limoges Town Hall

Video. Video shows extensive damage inside France's historic Limoges Town Hall

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A fire during riots on 17 October caused extensive damage to Limoges Town Hall in central France, leaving parts of the historic building destroyed.

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Opened in 1883 and listed as a historic monument, the town hall suffered a collapsed roof, damaged corridors and stairwells, and extensive destruction inside.

Images filmed on 19 October show the aftermath of the blaze, with firefighters also seen at the site. An investigation into the suspected arson attack is ongoing.

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