Great smoke takes over the sky of Paris after fire

A large fire reached a waste elimination center in Paris, France, on Monday (7). The view of the iconic city that is usually marked by the Eiffel Tower was taken by a huge black smoke.

The Paris Fire Department confirmed the incident in the central region of the city and asked the population to stay at home. Authorities ordered to close the windows at home and seek emergency services in case of breathing difficulty.

So far there is no information from victims on site.

The causes of the fires are investigated by the French police.

*With information from Reuters