Overview
- The blaze, which broke out Wednesday late morning, drew a rapid response from fire crews and police.
- The Paris fire brigade sent about 100 firefighters and described a significant fire at basement level.
- Local reports said around 400 people were evacuated from the five-star hotel near the Élysée.
- Police cordoned off the area and asked the public to avoid rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
- Early reports pointed to the hotel restaurant’s kitchens as the source, though officials have not confirmed the cause and injury counts vary from one to three minor cases.