Paris fire service says seven people are dead

Paris fire service says seven people are dead and at least 28 injured in a blaze in a residential building. At least 28 injured.

"The toll could still increase because the fire is still in progress on the 7th and 8th floors" of the eight-storey block, fire service spokesman Captain Clement Cognon told AFP at the scene.

Described by firefighters as a "scene of incredible violence", the blaze started at about 1:00 am (0000 GMT). Its cause is so far unknown.