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Firefighters continue to battle flames at five-story building in 18th arrondissement, according to local reports

A fire in the centre of Paris has left at least eight people dead, French police have said.

Around 100 firefighters remain on the scene, at rue Myrha in the 18th arrondissement, French media report.

The fire began overnight in a five-story residential building in the Goutte d’Or neighbourhood in the north of the city.

Local residents posted images of the fire, which appeared to be centred on the roof and upper storeys of the building.

Read more: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/sep/02/fire-in-central-paris-18th-arrondissement-multiple-deaths

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