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People have reportedly been told to avoid the area.
18:51, Fri, Feb 20, 2026 Updated: 18:51, Fri, Feb 20, 2026
Montparnasse Tower (Image: Getty)
Montparnasse Tower in Paris has been evacuated due to a reported bomb alert. According to social media reports, police have cordoned off the area as security teams sweep the landmark.
Locals authorities have also reportedly urged people to avoid the 15th Arrondissement, where the skyscraper is located. The exact nature of the incident remains unclear.
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10 mins ago18:51 Rebecca Robinson
Where is Montparnasse Tower?
Montparnasse Tower is a 210-metre office skyscraper in the Montparnasse area of Paris, in the 15th arrondissement.
Montparnasse Tower in Paris. (Image: Google Maps)
16 mins ago18:45 Rebecca Robinson
Tower evacuated
An Al Jazeera correspondent reported that Montparnasse Tower has been evacuated due to a bomb threat. There has been no official statement and so the exact nature of the incident is not yet known.
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20 mins ago18:41 Rebecca Robinson
'Avoid the area'
According to social media reports, police have urged people to avoid the area around the Montparnasse Tower.
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\u200bPolice have cordoned off the area as security teams sweep the skyscraper. Local authorities are urging people to avoid the 15th Arrondissement. \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7\ud83d\uddfc
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21 mins ago18:40 Rebecca Robinson
Welcome to our coverage
Good evening and welcome to our coverage of a potential bomb threat in Paris. Follow along for the latest updates.
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