Eiffel Tower and Champ de Marks Park Evacuated After Bomb Threat

French authorities evacuated the Eiffel Tower and surrounding park area Tuesday after the company that manages the landmark received a bomb threat. The threat was phoned in around 8:20 p.m.

About 2,000 people were evacuated from the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars park. Nearby apartment buildings and businesses were also evacuated. Paris police began combing the area for an explosive device.

The 1,063 foot iron tower was built in 1889.

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