The Eiffel Tower appears to be burning in Paris after firework truck ignites

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Video footage from the scene showed what appeared to be a large fire and crowds of people fleeing the scene.

The blaze came as news broke of the Nice terror attack.

At least 84 people are feared dead after a truck ploughed into large crowds celebrating Bastille Day in Nice.

French President Francois Hollande returned to Paris in response to the attack.