After the arson which affected its accommodation center yesterday morning, the Istres FC football club will have to assess the damage and find solutions for its young people, but the club tells us that it will not lower the head.
After the shock and amazement, time for remobilization. As we announced to you yesterday on Maritima, the firefighters of 13 had to intervene around 4 a.m. Saturday morning for a fire at the Audibert sports complex. On site, two Istres FC minibuses were set on fire, as were carpets inside a 200 m2 premises, causing damage to the club's accommodation center. Cans of gasoline were found on site, leaving no doubt that it was a voluntary act.
“It's dismay, we didn't expect this kind of news between the holidaysreacted the general manager of Istres FC Laurent Thomas. We are the victim of a criminal act. Our two buses were completely burned. Concerning the accommodation center, it is still difficult to assess the extent of the damage. Fortunately, the center was deserted and there were no injuries.”
“Find quick solutions”
“We are bitter, because it is a club which is trying to find its place and sustain training, and this is putting a brake on our work. But after this moment of desolation and despondency, we will raise our heads. We must already find quick solutions because in a week, the boys will return from vacation and they will not be able to return to the center, that is obvious. But we will find solutions with the city so that our young people finish their schooling and the sports season in the best conditions. specifies Laurent Thomas.
An investigation is underway. The club and the city will file a complaint after this fire which affected a municipal building.
