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Illegal Rap Video Shoot Near Lyon Sets Off Mortar That Ignites Apartment Block

Dozens of residents were relocated after five flats were left unusable.

Overview

  • Authorities say masked participants fired mortars at police, with one landing on a balcony and igniting the building in Rillieux-la-Pape.
  • About 70 firefighters contained the blaze at the five‑storey building, and 39 residents were evacuated to a gymnasium.
  • No injuries were reported, but five apartments were affected, including three destroyed and two rendered uninhabitable by smoke.
  • The Lyon public prosecutor opened an investigation into the incident, with no arrests reported in the immediate aftermath.
  • Police presence was reinforced overnight as préfète Fabienne Buccio and mayor Alexandre Vincendet visited and condemned the actions.