Paris police say several people have been injured in an explosion and fire at a bakery believed caused by a gas leak, VOA news reports.
Rue de Trévise, aux côtés du Premier ministre, du procureur de Paris, du @prefpolice et de la Maire de la capitale.
Plus de 200 @PompiersParis sont engagés dans les opérations de secours.
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A Paris police spokeswoman said firefighters are at the scene of the blast Saturday morning at the bakery on Rue Trevise in the 9th arrondissement of north-central Paris. She said several injuries have been reported to police but no deaths. The spokeswoman, who wasn’t authorized to be publicly named, provided no further details.
French television showed emergency vehicles surrounding the area.
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The explosion came amid heavy security in Paris and around France for yellow vest protests expected later Saturday.