Anti-Bassine Group Claims Responsibility for Arson at Vendée Construction Firm

The attack targeted equipment used in controversial irrigation projects, with six vehicles destroyed and threats issued against future collaborators.

An organization named 'Stop Mégabassines' has claimed responsibility for an arson attack early Monday morning at Charpentier TP, a construction company in L’Oie, Vendée.
The incident destroyed six vehicles and damaged two others, with the group citing the company's involvement in building large-scale irrigation reservoirs, known as 'mega-bassines,' as their motive.
The group described the act as a form of 'disarmament' aimed at halting ongoing construction and issued warnings to those participating in future projects.
Mega-bassines, which store water for agricultural use during dry months, have been a point of contention, with supporters citing their necessity during droughts and opponents criticizing them as monopolizing water resources for industrial farming.
Authorities, including gendarmerie investigators, are examining the scene, but no official statements have been made about the fire's origin or potential suspects beyond the group's claim.