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A fire alarm was reported at the Palace of Versailles near Paris on June 11, 2024. The palace emitted black smoke, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of visitors, with firefighters quickly responding to the scene. The spokesperson indicated that the fire started on the roof during renovation works. Despite initial panic, the fire was swiftly extinguished, and the palace reopened in the afternoon. Built in the 17th century as a royal residence, the Palace of Versailles attracts over 7 million visitors annually. With the upcoming Paris Olympics using it as an equestrian venue next month, the event is expected to proceed unaffected. Firefighters rushed to extinguish the fire at the Palace of Versailles. Photo / Reuters, Associated Press International Center / Chen Wei, Compiled by Lin Jun, Edited by MORE Taiwan Television News reports that a French baguette broke the Guinness World Record with a length of 140.53 meters; An old building next to the Louvre turned into affordable housing, renting for NT$25,000 per month; Just 3 months left until the Paris Olympics, and French police are conducting large-scale clearance of homeless people.
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