Hourtin

Hourtin is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France. Recently, Hourtin has become newsworthy due to a significant incident involving the deliberate arson of its Carrefour Market supermarket on March 8th. A 12-year-old girl has confessed to starting the fire, which completely destroyed the supermarket. The confession came after video surveillance identified her as the perpetrator. The estimated damages are around 7 million euros. The incident has left the community in shock and grappling with the implications of such an act committed by a young individual. The motive, according to the prosecutor, was the girl's "attrait pour le feu" (attraction to fire). The event highlights concerns about youth behavior and the potential for significant damage caused by such actions.