World● Low27m ago · Nov 12, 2026, 1:02 PM
Two high schools targeted by fires in Montpellier, one person arrested
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from BFMTV · France · Western Europe
One person, suspected of having caused a fire in a Montpellier high school this Thursday, has been arrested, indicate the prefecture and the Hérault police. Another high school was also the victim of an intentional fire. The extent of the damage is currently being evaluated.
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