Gas explosion in Paris has set buildings on fire, say local officials

Police tell people to avoid Val de Grâce area after building’s facade collapses and fire appears to have spread

At least 16 people have been injured, seven of whom are in a critical condition, after a gas explosion sparked a blaze in buildings in the Latin quarter of Paris.

The gas explosion happened in the fifth arrondissement at about 5pm on Wednesday and resulted in several buildings catching fire, local officials said.

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