Content overview: “Historic Limoges Town Hall Set Ablaze in Apparent Arson After France Protests”. The historic town hall in Limoges, France, was damaged by fire in an apparent arson attack on Thursday night, following a day of nationwide protests against President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms. The blaze, which broke out around 9 p.m. local time, destroyed the building's roof and upper floors, though no injuries were reported. Firefighters battled the flames for several hours before bringing the situation under control.
Local residents expressed shock and sadness at the damage to the 19th-century landmark, which houses important municipal archives and artworks. The incident is part of a wave of unrest that has seen over 450 protesters arrested and numerous public buildings targeted across France. Authorities have launched an investigation and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify suspects. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.