France's Cost of Living Protests Turn Violent: Historic Town Hall Collapses in Fire

France is currently on the streets against the cost of living. There are widespread protests here in Paris and elsewhere. Meanwhile, the historic town hall of Limoges collapsed in a massive fire. It is 143 years old. It was built in 1873. The World War I-era building was inaugurated in 1883, but now has not survived the violent clashes between police and protesters. According to an AFP news report, the town hall building in Limoges has been significantly destroyed. The loss of this historic building has been called the biggest disaster for heritage. There is strong condemnation of the targeting of the building by the protesters. The protesters first targeted a police car outside the town hall. It was set on fire, the windows were broken and the building was set on fire. Now a fire brigade team has been deployed in the area. Limoges town hall is still collapsing, and the town hall's tower was damaged on Saturday, according to the French Interior Ministry.