In Paris, protesters set fire to the Lyceum named after. Vauquelin, blocking about a hundred students
Staff and students were evacuated after protesters set fire to the building's front door
Quick Look
- In Paris, protesters set fire to the front door of the Lyceum.
- Vauquelin, blocking about a hundred people inside.
- Firefighters and police encountered pyrotechnics during the evacuation attempt, which was successfully completed by 10:00 local time.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The incident occurred in Paris, where protesters attempted to set fire to an educational institution.
Protesters set fire to the front door of the Lyceum named after. Vauquelin in Paris, due to which about a hundred students were temporarily locked up without the opportunity to get out, BFMTV reports.
“The fire broke out at the entrance to the building; demonstrators lit it from outside. About a hundred students were trapped in the lyceum,” the channel reported.
Employees of the institution began trying to put out the fire even before firefighters and police arrived. Protesters also began breaking glass doors. According to the workers, the rioters acted quickly and decisively and were not in the mood for dialogue.
When firefighters and law enforcement officers arrived at the scene, protesters fired pyrotechnics at them.
Witnesses said the attackers likely used flammable liquids to start the fire. There were three attempts to set the building on fire.
According to TV information, students and staff were able to evacuate by 10:00 local time.
Open Questions
- What were the protesters' demands?
- Are there any arrests in connection with the arson?
