Fire in wealthy Paris district kills at least 10, woman arrested

At least 10 people were killed and 30 others were injured in a blaze at an apartment complex in the French capital of Paris on Monday, AFP reported citing local prosecutor's office on Tuesday.

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The death toll could rise as search on the top floor of the building is still underway.

The fire started at around 0000GMT in an eight-storey building on Rue Erlanger in the wealthy 16th arrondissement of southwest Paris.

Police have arrested a woman who lived in the building on suspicion of arson.

The Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo said on Twitter that the city is in mourning.