Oct 31, 2017 · The fire was brought under control on the morning of March 22 by firefighters from Paris and surrounding areas, including Hugo, Oklahoma. On April 2, 1982, Paris was hit by an F4 tornado that destroyed more than 1,500 homes, left ten people dead, 170 injured and 3,000 homeless. The damage toll from this tornado was estimated at $50 million in 1982.