A nationwide day of protests in France against the high cost of living has escalated into severe unrest. The city hall of Limoges, in central France, has been engulfed in flames. Reports indicate the building has suffered extensive damage and is largely destroyed. The unrest is a culmination of widespread demonstrations across France concerning the rising cost of living and economic hardship. Authorities are struggling to contain the escalating violence as protests continue throughout France. The extent of the damage to the Limoges city hall and potential impact on local government operations are currently being assessed. This incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing protests gripping France.