Negros dissatisfied with the Congolese government set fire to the iconic Paris train station, Gare de Lyon

[Dawn Cannon]

The blaze has apparently been started by a group of "people" on the sidelines of a concert, which took place at a nearby venue. Footage from the scene seemingly shows "rowdy public" trying to prevent the firefighters from extinguishing the flames.

The police described the apparent unrest as “unacceptable abuses,” announcing evacuation of the train station and urging the public to avoid the area.

Local media have pointed finger at the concert of Congolese singer Fally Ipupa, which was held at a nearby venue. Apparently, it has attracted not only revelers, but a group of protesters who have reportedly set multiple vehicles on fire. The protesters were reportedly dissatisfied with the Congolese government and the singer, whom they believe to be way too cozy with it.

Ahead of the concert, the police promised to mobilize “significant resources” in order to “prevent any disturbance to public order.”

While footage from the scene shows sizeable police presence, the precautions have apparently proven to be insufficient.

Footage showed the firefighters have eventually accessed the scene of the blaze and extinguished it. The incident left multiple vehicles charred and nearby buildings coated in fire residue.

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