Fire at Eiffel Tower

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Paris (AP) - A small fire near the top of the Eiffel Tower was extinguished shortly after erupting Tuesday evening, Paris police said. The fire caused panic among tourists but no injuries.

Fire official Christian Decolloredo said the fire occurred on a floor accessible to tourists. Earlier, the company that operates the Eiffel Tower said the fire broke out on an upper level where technical installations are located and not accessible to the public. Thick gray smoke began to taper off shortly after the fire was reported.