Affected by a large fire on November 17, the building on rue Ambroise-Thomas and its businesses will remain closed for the end-of-year holidays. The Metz town hall has issued a security order.
“There is imminent and clear danger.” The municipal security order, published Friday November 22, is final: “the building presents structural problems linked to the fire calling into question its solidity”. In other words, given the significant damage caused by the flames on November 17, the building on the corner of Ambroise-Thomas and Rue du Palais in downtown Metz will no longer be able to accommodate the public until further notice.
Three streets, three different measurements
“The expert divided the real estate complex into three », Specifies Hervé Niel, deputy mayor of Metz in charge of security. Rue du Palais, businesses and homes will remain closed: “it is strictly forbidden to re-enter this part of the establishment”. The roof is seriously damaged and therefore the risk of collapse explains this decision.
Concerning rue au Blé, the fire did not reach the upper floors. “Homes and offices can be reoccupied again”develops Hervé Niel.
Finally, on rue Ambroise-Thomas, if the second floor is threatened by potential rockfalls, both the ground floor and the first floor are accessible. However, the Hisler brand will still not be able to reopen. “The owner can move things, but he cannot under any circumstances reuse the bookstore as an establishment open to the public”painted the deputy mayor.
A decree which could obviously evolve depending on the progress of the work and the dangerousness of the building.
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