Lyon Tourism Office damaged by fire

The Lyon Tourism Office was damaged by an intentional fire on Saturday, October 17, as part of the unrest affecting the Presqu'île area. The historic building was first looted and then set on fire during the riots, leading to significant destruction.

Interior and roof severely damaged

A large part of the building’s interior was destroyed, and its roof suffered extensive damage from the heat of the flames. According to Le Progrès, the stone roof has deformed and now poses a risk of collapse.

Safety measures and planned demolition

A reinforced safety perimeter has been set up around the building. A specialized team must be organized by next week to demolish the weakened roof, aiming to prevent an uncontrolled collapse that could lead to further accidents.

Additional safety perimeter required

Until the demolition begins, a second safety perimeter must be installed to prevent unauthorized access to the site. The building has already been weakened by heavy rainfall that fell in Lyon on Tuesday.

Historic building's long-term future uncertain

Built 174 years ago, the Lyon Tourism Office has lost much of its interior structure and roof to the fire. The planned roof demolition represents a new phase in the aftermath of the fire, though the building’s future remains unclear.