a fire in progress in a building in the 6th arrondissement, firefighters and the mayor on site

A fire is underway on Sunday evening 24 in the 6th arrondissement of Marseille, franceinfo learned from Marseille town hall, confirming information from Provence. The firefighters explain that according to witnesses, the flames were preceded by an explosion heard around 8 p.m.

The building located on rue Bossuet was evacuated along with the two neighboring buildings “as a precaution” specifies the town hall.

70 Marseille firefighters on site

“We are still searching for victims”, adds the town hall. From a source close to the matter, a person has not yet confirmed his security. Firefighters announced that one person was taken to hospital, bothered by the fumes.

At this time, the origin of the fire is unknown. The investigation will reveal more about the circumstances. At the height of the fire, 70 firefighters from Marseille went to the site. The mayor of Marseille, Benoît Payan, is also on the scene and asks on the social network“avoid the area”.