Montpellier high schools hit by deliberate arson; one arrest made

Two high schools in Montpellier, Pierre Mendès France and Jean Mermoz, were deliberately set on fire on Thursday, with trash bins ignited inside one building. An arrest has been made in connection with the Mendès France incident, and damage assessment is ongoing. The motive remains unclear, but the targeting of educational institutions suggests a potential security concern for local authorities.

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