Vehicles and Tourist Boats Ignited in Calvi, Upper Corsica
In the wee hours of Friday, June 6, a parking lot at Calvi Airport (Haute-Corse) saw eight cars go up in smoke, with two buildings also going up in flames. In a four-day spree, the tourism business was hit thrice. On Tuesday, June 3, at 3:00 AM, Calvi's port was the scene of a boat blaze, with another caught fire shortly after, as per video footage. By the night's end, five boats had been reduced to ashes. They belonged to three tour companies.
A Wave of Perplexity and Trepidation
These local tour operators are left reeling. "Emotion, bewilderment, fear – it's the fate of numerous hours of hard work," laments Mylene Beretti, owner of Giru Mare. The next day, a catamaran suffered the same cruel fate, going up in flames at the same location. The rogue arsonists remain a mysterious entity. Among the potential suspects under investigation, organized crime is a plausible contender.
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The ongoing investigation in Calvi, Haute-Corse, is focusing on arson attacks that have impacted the tourism sector, including boat fires at the port and car rental agency incidents. French tour operators like Mylene Beretti of Giru Mare are left in a state of trepidation and bewilderment, as the rogue arsonists remain unidentified, with organized crime being a possible suspect.
