# Limoges town hall bell tower collapses after arson during riots

https://mins.news/en/item/104688

- TASS, 2026-10-17 22:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2203621

> A fire at Limoges town hall in central France, started during riots, spread to the roof and brought down its bell tower. France 3 footage showed the structure collapsing. The mayor said radicals broke in, set rooms and nearby vehicles alight, and claimed rioters “came to kill.” He said he would file a complaint and seek punishment for those responsible. Firefighting was still underway.

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