A minor has been charged in connection with the investigation into the cause of the fire that killed two firefighters on July 21 near Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in Gironde. The specific criminal charges against the young suspect and any potential court-ordered measures have not been disclosed.

The minor was taken into custody along with his older brother. During questioning, he reportedly exonerated his brother, who had also been arrested. The investigation must now determine the exact circumstances of the fire and establish any potential liability.

Two firefighters trapped by the flames

On the day of the tragedy, the two firefighters were responding to a fire in a fire truck when their vehicle was surrounded by flames. The director of the Gironde Departmental Fire and Rescue Service explained that the crew had been "trapped" by the advancing fire.

The minor's indictment does not prejudge his guilt, which can only be established at the conclusion of the legal proceedings. The investigation is continuing to determine the suspect's role, the exact origin of the fire, and the events that led to the deaths of the two firefighters.

Mérignac: A minor charged after the fire that killed two firefighters

A minor has been charged in the investigation into the fire that killed two firefighters on July 21 in Mérignac, near Bordeaux airport. The exact charges against him and the legal classifications have not been disclosed.

The young suspect was arrested along with his older brother before being taken into custody. During questioning, he reportedly stated that his brother was not involved in the incident. The investigation now aims to determine the precise cause of the fire and the possible role of each individual.

A truck surrounded by flames

The two firefighters were responding to the blaze when their vehicle was trapped by the advancing flames. The director of the Gironde Departmental Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the truck in which the crew was traveling had been surrounded by fire.

The formal indictment of the minor means that the magistrates have serious or consistent evidence justifying the continuation of the investigation against him. However, it does not constitute a declaration of guilt. The investigation continues to reconstruct the sequence of events of the fire and establish responsibility for the deaths of the two firefighters.