8 dead as huge fire rips through Paris apartment block

At least 10 people have been killed and over 30 others injured after a massive fire ripped through a residential building in Paris during early hours of Tuesday.

It is unclear what caused the blaze at an eight-storey building in Paris' 16th arrondissement, but initial investigations reveal a "criminal" cause.

According to reports, one woman has been detained as part of the investigation.

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