A school had to remain closed after a fire, in Matelles (Hérault), near Montpellier. Analyzes are underway on the presence of asbestos in the air. The children will be welcomed on Tuesday November 12 in a college.
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A school had to close its doors after a fire that occurred on October 31, 2024 near Montpellier (Hérault). Illustrative photo. | DELTAWORKS / PIXABAY
The 215 students at the Paulette-Martin des Matelles school (Hérault), near Montpellier, will have to wait again before returning to class. The establishment, affected by a fire on October 31, remained closed Thursday November 7 and Friday November 8, 2024 while awaiting new analysis results on the possible presence of asbestos, reports France Bleu Hérault .
The town hall has in fact requested additional tests after the first reassuring readings carried out last Monday. As reported Free Midday the fire broke out in a shelter located next to the school library. Two vehicles were destroyed in the flames.
School closed Tuesday morning
A complaint was filed by the municipality after this fire, the origin of which has not yet been determined. The Paulette-Martin school will not welcome children on Tuesday, November 12 in the morning. Students can be supported by the Saint-Clément-de-Rivière college.
