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Fire Erupts at Paris Hotel During Movie Event, Guests Evacuated

3/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

On March 25, 2026, fire broke out at Le Bristol Hotel in Paris during a promotional event for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
The blaze started in the kitchen around 11:30 a.m., prompting evacuation of about 400 guests, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, and Kathryn Newton.
The fire was quickly contained.
Kathryn Newton posted on Instagram about film's European release on April 8.
The hotel has reopened.

History

Historical Context

The Great Fire of Paris in May 1871, during the final days of the Paris Commune, destroyed significant landmarks, including the Hôtel de Ville and the Tuileries Palace. Approximately 581 buildings were damaged as Communards set fires to hinder advancing Versailles troops. This destruction symbolized a desperate resistance and has since highlighted the need for improved fire safety regulations in urban areas, as seen in recent incidents like the fire at Le Bristol Hotel.

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Story summary

On March 25, 2026, fire broke out at Le Bristol Hotel in Paris during a promotional event for Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
The blaze started in the kitchen around 11:30 a.m., prompting evacuation of about 400 guests, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood, and Kathryn Newton.
The fire was quickly contained.
Kathryn Newton posted on Instagram about film's European release on April 8.
The hotel has reopened.

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