Second Fire in Two Weeks Damages Dijon Library, Investigated as Criminal Act
The Champollion library in Dijon’s Grésilles district was damaged again just after reopening, with officials linking the incidents to a surge in attacks on public buildings.
- A fire broke out at the Champollion library in Dijon’s Grésilles district early Sunday morning, affecting 200 square meters of the first floor before being extinguished.
- This is the second fire at the library in less than two weeks, with the first occurring shortly before its temporary closure and subsequent reopening to the public.
- Local authorities, including Dijon’s mayor Nathalie Koenders, have labeled the incidents as criminal and likely connected, citing a concerning rise in attacks on public infrastructure across the city.
- The prefect of Côte d’Or, Paul Mourier, condemned the damage, emphasizing its impact on the local community and reiterating a commitment to combating drug trafficking in the area.
- An investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and circumstances of the fires, with officials focusing on potential criminal motives.
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