The theater of the Champs-Élysées affected by a fire in full performance, the spectators evacuated

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, was affected by a fire this Friday evening around 8 pm, in full performance of the Persée Opera. A few minutes after the start of the show, smoke was visible from the outside of the building. According to Here Paris fire “Sans Severity” took in a kitchen located in the basement of the famous building.

Spectators were able to take refuge in a neighboring bar “While waiting to be able to recover their things inside”said the mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Jeanne d’Hauteerre, at Paris news . About 1,500 people were evacuated. The flames have made no victim.