fire in the city centre, one slightly injured

A catastrophe broke out in the center of Lyon on Friday evening. A 45 vaulted building in Ainay in the Presqu’île fell victim to the flames which started on the 4th and top floor. No fewer than 11 vehicles and 50 firefighters went to the scene around 21:30 to evacuate the building and put out the fire. An operation made complicated by the narrow streets of the neighborhood.

One person was slightly injured, the occupant of the top floor. Six transfers will be required. The fire was brought under control during the night, its origin is not yet known.