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Oldest covered food market in Paris destroyed in fire
Authorities say the fire broke out in the early hours of Monday and left Le Marché des Enfants Rouges completely destroyed; the cause has not been explained.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on this story, from BBN Newsroom at 1:16 PM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Sky News's, the jokes are ours.
At a glance
- First reported by Sky News: “Oldest covered food market in Paris destroyed in fire”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:16 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Paris.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: a fire early this morning in Paris has completely destroyed the city's oldest covered food market, Le Marché des Enfants Rouges, authorities say.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Times calls it devastating. People there bought breakfast and flowers under that roof, and the neighborhood has lost its kitchen.

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorLandmarks don't come back, Vera. You rebuild a roof, not four centuries.
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