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Protesters set fire to Limoges town hall

The town hall in Limoges is now largely lost after being set on fire by masked protesters during national protests in France

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The town hall in Limoges is now largely lost after being set on fire by masked protesters during national protests in France

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Masked protesters have set fire to the town hall in Limoges, a city in southern France, with officials stating that the building is now largely lost. The town hall in Limoges was set ablaze during national protests in France. Witnesses say masked protesters set fire to Limoges town hall, which officials say is now largely lost.

An historic town hall in the southern French city of Limoges was set ablaze during national protests. The clock tower spire of the town hall has also collapsed in flames. The blaze caused significant damage to the historic building.

Some reports suggest that the blaze was started deliberately. The fire was started by the protesters, causing significant damage to the historic building.

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  1. aljazeera-world
  2. bbc-top

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