Explosion at bakery in Paris caused by gas leak
Updated 09:11, 15-Jan-2019
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A bakery on the corner of Saint-Cecile and Rue de Trevise in central Paris exploded on January 12, 2019. /VCG Photo

A bakery on the corner of Saint-Cecile and Rue de Trevise in central Paris exploded on January 12, 2019. /VCG Photo

The explosion was caused by a gas leak, which destroyed the shop and badly damaged the surrounding buildings, killing four people and injuring many others. /VCG Photo

The explosion was caused by a gas leak, which destroyed the shop and badly damaged the surrounding buildings, killing four people and injuring many others. /VCG Photo

The scene has been cordoned off and the local residents have been evacuated. /VCG Photo

The scene has been cordoned off and the local residents have been evacuated. /VCG Photo

More than 200 firefighters and more than 100 police officers were dispatched to put out the blaze and perform rescue work. /VCG Photo

More than 200 firefighters and more than 100 police officers were dispatched to put out the blaze and perform rescue work. /VCG Photo