At least a dozen people suffered burns and smoke inhalation after a Molotov cocktail was reportedly hurled into a restaurant in northern Paris.
The attack occurred in the Aubervilliers district of the city.
Fire crews have since knocked down the fire—according to local media, the restaurant is destroyed.
Three victims were airlifted to a hospital. It was unclear if any suspects were in custody.
AUBERVILLIERS – Très gros incendie, probablement criminel selon les premières informations. Plusieurs blessés graves. pic.twitter.com/QP0Xfzqctk
— Clément Lanot (@ClementLanot) June 11, 2017
La police scientifique est sur place. Tout le restaurant est détruit. #Aubervilliers pic.twitter.com/jt0Uv8WQyl
— Clément Lanot (@ClementLanot) June 11, 2017
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