By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/2-firefighters-killed-in-paris-blast-likely-caused-by-gas-leak Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2 firefighters killed in Paris blast likely caused by gas leak World Jan 12, 2019 9:53 AM EDT The Paris prosecutor’s office says that two firefighters have been killed in the bakery blast and has corrected the overall figure given earlier by France’s interior minister. The prosecutor’s office said the only two dead are the firefighters; 10 other people are in critical condition and 37 are less seriously injured. Earlier, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters at the scene that a total of four people, including two firefighters, were killed. Castaner later corrected himself in a tweet. French investigators say the powerful blast was likely caused by a gas leak. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The Paris prosecutor’s office says that two firefighters have been killed in the bakery blast and has corrected the overall figure given earlier by France’s interior minister. The prosecutor’s office said the only two dead are the firefighters; 10 other people are in critical condition and 37 are less seriously injured. Earlier, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner told reporters at the scene that a total of four people, including two firefighters, were killed. Castaner later corrected himself in a tweet. French investigators say the powerful blast was likely caused by a gas leak. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now