A high school closed in Tournefeuille, near Toulouse, after a fire started by masked individuals
On November 5, a group of around thirty masked individuals invaded a high school in Tournefeuille, near Toulouse, igniting fireworks and causing a fire in a school facility. One intruder was arrested, while about twenty others fled the scene. The incident occurred early in the morning when the school was nearly empty, and the fire was quickly extinguished without any casualties. Authorities condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for justice against the perpetrators. The Minister of National Education and local officials expressed their outrage, highlighting the significant damage and the threat to the safety of students and staff. The incident has drawn political reactions, particularly from the far-right, calling for stronger measures against such violence.
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