Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the bar involved in the fatal Crans-Montana fire, has been released on bail amid ongoing investigations and legal restrictions, sparking debate among victims’ representatives.
Authorities confirm a December arson at a Dijon college was a retaliatory act following anti-drug trafficking operations, with suspects including a woman and four minors now facing justice.
French bar managers face homicide and negligence charges following the deadly Crans-Montana fire that killed 40 and injured numerous French nationals, including students.
A burned body found in the trunk of a car in Marseille on January 1 sparks investigation into a suspected drug trafficking-related murder, marking a violent start to 2026.
Four vehicles were intentionally set on fire at the Société du Canal de Provence amid far-left protests against Israeli companies, prompting a regional investigation and official condemnation.
An intentional fire in Neuves-Maisons, Meurthe-et-Moselle caused five deaths on November 30, 2025, with authorities launching a criminal arson investigation.
Two arson attacks targeted buildings in Rillieux-la-Pape near Lyon this weekend, prompting investigations into possible criminal motives amid rising local violence.
A man in Isère has been charged with the homicide of his partner, whose body was found burned in a car, exposing grim realities of femicide in France.
A fatal fire in a Lyon squat claimed four lives; one suspect faces assassination charges, while two others are charged with failure to assist.
Deliberate arson and vandalism targeting signalling cables between Avignon and Lyon have severely disrupted TGV services in south-east France, causing cancellations and delays as repair efforts continue.