Mosque in Jargeau Destroyed by Fire; Investigation Underway

The fire occurred overnight, leaving the structure unsafe, with authorities probing potential criminal origins as the mosque faced prior threats.

A mosque in Jargeau, Loiret, was destroyed by a fire in the early hours of February 26, just days before Ramadan begins.
The local prosecutor has opened an investigation for 'destruction by means dangerous to persons,' but no specific cause has been confirmed yet.
The mosque, managed by a Franco-Turkish cultural association, had previously been targeted with racist graffiti and threats, raising suspicions of a criminal act.
The French Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, expressed solidarity with the Muslim community and called the incident a tragedy for the faithful.
Local officials are working to provide an alternative prayer space for the mosque's community during Ramadan.