On the night of Thursday, January 16, a fire ravaged the storefront of the halal butcher shop “King Halal” in the 15th arrondissement of Marseille
The firefighters quickly intervened to control the flames. According to initial information, an individual was reportedly seen spreading a flammable liquid before the fire broke out.
An empty jerry can was found at the scene, suggesting a criminal lead. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of this incident, which is concerning for the safety of the local Muslim population.