1st LD: Palace of Versailles reopens after fire alert

PARIS, June 11 (Xinhua) -- The Palace of Versailles reopened after a fire alert caused a temporary evacuation Tuesday afternoon, the French landmark tourist site announced on social network X.

"The incident was quickly brought under control and the public was evacuated as a safety measure. The palace and gardens are now open," said the Palace of Versailles. But it did not give further details about the incident.