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UPDATED Oct 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Oct 17, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Fire damages historic Limoges town hall
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A historic town hall in Limoges, France, was damaged in an apparent arson attack after a day of nationwide protests. The New York Times described rioters as setting fire to the city hall amid unrest across France this weekend.
WHO: People described by the New York Times as rioters
WHAT: Set fire to Limoges city hall, damaging the historic building in an apparent arson attack.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE: Limoges, France
WHY: The fire followed a day of nationwide protests and came amid unrest across France.
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