Paris landmark Marché des Enfants Rouges 'totally destroyed' in huge fire

A huge fire broke out overnight at the Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris. Mayor Ariel Weil said the blaze was under control but the iconic landmark had been 'totally destroyed'.

Brit Brief 12/10/2026 05:09

Paris landmark Marché des Enfants Rouges 'totally destroyed' in huge fire — Paris landmark Marché des Enfants Rouges destroyed in fire

A huge fire broke out overnight at the Marché des Enfants Rouges in Paris, with the iconic landmark popular with locals and tourists reportedly "totally destroyed".

Mayor confirms blaze under control

The mayor of Paris Centre, Ariel Weil, said the fire was under control but that the landmark had been "totally destroyed".

Photos circulating widely on social media showed huge flames rising above the City of Light, with the fire visible for miles around the French capital overnight.