Fire breaks out in Nîmes basement

Firefighters responded on Wednesday, October 21, to a fire that started in the basement of a building located between the city center of Nîmes and the city's perimeter, behind the train station. The fire was quickly extinguished by the firefighters, with no injuries reported.

Suspect detained for possible arson

A man was detained by the police, and the theory of an intentional fire gained weight. The suspect, a young man, was placed in custody and is currently being interrogated. Authorities are treating the incident as a possible case of arson.

Investigation into suspect's motives

The investigations are continuing, and the investigators are trying to understand the suspect's motivations. At this stage, his psychological fragility is being mentioned as a potential factor in the incident.

No injuries reported in fire

The fire was quickly controlled, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it spread further, minimizing damage to the building and surrounding area.