From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Fire Devastates Paris' Oldest Covered Market
Paris' historic food market destroyed by fire, leaving no structures standing.
In brief
Paris' historic food market destroyed by fire, leaving no structures standing. Paris' oldest covered food market, Marché des Enfants Rouges, was completely destroyed by fire with no structures remaining. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Historic Paris Market
Paris' oldest covered food market has been destroyed by fire with no structures remaining.
Fire Breaks Dawn
Flames ripped through the market before dawn, destroying 17 stalls and 10,000 square feet of structure.
Market's History
The market opened in 1615 as Paris' largest city's food hall and became a hub for global cuisines by the 1990s.
Community Impact
Local residents and vendors watched in silence as firefighters worked to contain the blaze at the market's ruin.
Here's the gist
Paris' oldest covered food market, Marché des Enfants Rouges, was completely destroyed by fire with no structures remaining.
