Explosions shook the heart of Paris this morning followed by a van catching fire near the French prime minister’s offices. Witnesses heard three blasts near the Hotel de Matignon, the official residence of the Prime Minister of France. The incident occurred as the current prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, was scheduled to conduct meetings after his resignation.
Fire trucks arrived at the scene near the French prime minister’s residence where reporters had gathered. Eyewitnesses reported three explosions along a Parisian street, with thick smoke emerging from a public works van. Videos of the aftermath were shared on social media, showing smoke billowing from the van belonging to a French public lighting company.
This incident occurred as Sébastien Lecornu, the incumbent prime minister, was set to hold meetings after stepping down. A van caught fire after the explosions on Rue de Varenne in Paris, located close to the prime minister’s office. Witnesses noted the van was in close proximity to the prime minister’s official office.