France Travail employment bureau of La Côte-Saint-André closed for a week following arson attack

France Bleu/Le Dauphiné, 4-5 August 2025

It happened during the night of Sunday 3 to Monday 4th of August. A France Travail vehicle in the company car park, rue du commandant Julhiet, in La Côte-Saint-André, was set on fire, which then spread to the building.

The fire caused serious damage. In addition to the facade being blackened by the flames, the windows exploded with the heat and the interior of the building was damaged by smoke and soot. This emergency, which has everything of an arson attack, resulted in the offices having to remain closed to the public until the end of the week.

On the X social network, the prefect of l’Isère « severely condemns the arson of the works vehicle (…) that damaged the buildings of the employment bureau. » followed by « This malicious act in the face of a public institution is inadmissible » .

via: sansnom Translated by Act for freedom now!