A person was convicted of intentionally setting a fire in Nîmes, facing three years in prison and compensation for firefighting costs.
Fire suspect found guilty
On October 9, a person was found guilty of intentionally starting a fire in a residential building in Nîmes on August 1, 2026. The case was brought by the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service of the Gard, which acted as a civil party in the trial.Sentence and continued detention
The accused was sentenced to three years in prison with continued detention, meaning they will remain in custody until the end of the sentence. They also received a complementary sentence of three years of socio-legal follow-up, which involves monitoring and support from social services.Compensation for fire response
The accused was ordered to pay compensation for the costs incurred by the Departmental Fire and Rescue Service in responding to the fire. This included the mobilization of a dozen firefighters to extinguish the fire in a ground-floor apartment.Multiple emergency services involved
In addition to the firefighters, a medical team, an ambulance from the SDIS, the national police, and the municipal police were all mobilized to manage the situation and ensure public safety.
