In intervention in the town of Mouriès, near Arles (Bouches-du-Rhône), firefighters were the target of shots, emergency services announced on Twitter. According to information from Provence, firefighters were on site to assist a man in his fifties who was threatening to commit suicide. It was to happen to them that the latter opened fire on them, before attempting to turn his weapon against him.
Yesterday, during an intervention in Mouriès, # Firefighters13 came under fire at the body of the ambulance. They strongly condemn these intolerable acts towards those who protect and help fellow citizens. A complaint has been filed. #TouchPasAMonPompier pic.twitter.com/PmOVrOWCQQ
– Firefighters 13 (@ Pompiers_13) August 30, 2021
A specialized intervention company of the gendarmes then intervened, managing to question the individual without anyone being injured, specifies the regional daily.