Overview

• A fire broke out at the Champollion library in Dijon’s Grésilles district early Sunday morning, affecting 200 square meters of the first floor before being extinguished.
• This is the second fire at the library in less than two weeks, with the first occurring shortly before its temporary closure and subsequent reopening to the public.
• Local authorities, including Dijon’s mayor Nathalie Koenders, have labeled the incidents as criminal and likely connected, citing a concerning rise in attacks on public infrastructure across the city.
• The prefect of Côte d’Or, Paul Mourier, condemned the damage, emphasizing its impact on the local community and reiterating a commitment to combating drug trafficking in the area.
• An investigation is underway to determine the exact causes and circumstances of the fires, with officials focusing on potential criminal motives.