Investigation into the origin of the fire (4/12)
The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, and authorities are continuing to investigate to determine the origin of the fire. The criminal trail is not favoured for the moment, but no hypothesis has been ruled out. Investigators are focusing on technical checks of the vehicle involved, seeking to understand what could have caused such a failure.
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Cleaning and contact with affected families (5/12)
The town hall of the 14th arrondissement has expressed its desire to shed light on this incident. She announced that the road services have already begun cleaning up the charred debris left by the sweeper. At the same time, the City of Paris has indicated that it will contact the families whose concessions have been impacted, although the material damage seems to be limited to two or three graves.
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Safety & Maintenance Questions (6/12)
This incident raises crucial questions about the safety and maintenance of vehicles circulating in spaces as sensitive as the Montparnasse cemetery. Residents are wondering about the procedures in place to avoid such incidents in the future. The serenity of the place of remembrance has been shaken, but the return to calm is underway as visitors gradually return to their habits.
