A warehouse producing underwear was engulfed in flames on Tuesday, north of Paris, without causing injuries. This is not the first time that Aubervilliers has been affected in this way.
Textiles present a fire hazard as they are produced and processed. Most synthetic fibers melt under the effect of heat, easily catch fire, burn intensely, sink while burning, and give off considerable amounts of smoke and toxic gases. The National Archives explains that fires in the textile industry are nothing new in terms of workers' history.