# Fire at Limoges City Hall: investigation and reconstruction > On October 17, a fire destroyed the Limoges city hall during a mobilization. The main suspect has been placed under formal investigation and remanded in custody; his lawyer announces an appeal and requests a change of venue for the investigation, denouncing violations of the presumption of innocence. The Fondation du patrimoine announces it has raised over 543,000 euros for reconstruction, while Mayor Guillaume Guérin compares the fire to that of the Reichstag and Stéphane Bern announces a support broadcast. Ten days after the events, the saved artworks begin a restoration process and municipal staff are redeployed to ensure continuity of public service. The mayor then speaks of an "attempted homicide," says he is surprised not to have spoken with Emmanuel Macron and claims to have received support from J.D. Vance, before local initiatives multiply for reconstruction. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 15 events in Haute-Vienne, followed from 24 October 2026 to 28 October 2026. 60 articles from 20 sources (society, politics, justice); last updated on 28 October 2026 at 18:12. Reported toll: 2 arrests. - Status: ongoing - Category: Society, Politics, Justice - Place: Haute-Vienne - First detected: 24 October 2026 at 22:06 - Updated: 28 October 2026 at 18:12 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/50-fire-at-limoges-city-hall-investigation-and-reconstruction ## Reported figures - 2 arrests - un euro - 543 000 euros - 556 000 euros - 600.000 euros ## Coverage angles The three sides revisit the fire at Limoges city hall and the mayor's statements, but the left emphasizes the comparison with the Reichstag more, the center focuses on the investigation and local reconstruction, the right on the judicial follow-up and the state's financial commitment. **Common ground** - The fire at Limoges city hall is dated October 17 and linked to a mobilization. - LR Mayor Guillaume Guérin speaks about the absence of a call or text from Emmanuel Macron and about an email from J.D. Vance. - Limoges city hall was ravaged by a fire. **Differences** - The comparison with the Reichstag fire appears in the left-wing excerpts, absent from the provided center and right-wing excerpts. - Judicial details about the suspects, their lawyer, and pre-trial detention are mainly developed on the right, while the center mentions the investigation and the criminal nature without those same details. - The special France 3 broadcast with Stéphane Bern and local initiatives such as the seamstress appear in the center, absent from the left and right excerpts. - The critical mention of the lawyer and the 'ultra-left' appears in a right-wing excerpt, with no equivalent in the left and center excerpts. ## Timeline (15 events) ### 24 October 2026 — [Limoges town hall fire: main suspect to appeal](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4-limoges-town-hall-fire-main-suspect-to-appeal.md) The main suspect in the Limoges town hall fire is appealing his indictment and provisional detention. His lawyer is also requesting a transfer of the investigation. 11 sources, 23 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 25 October 2026 — [Fire at Limoges town hall: suspect's lawyer requests transfer of the case](https://acturadar.com/en/events/389-fire-at-limoges-town-hall-suspect-s-lawyer-requests-transfer-of-the-case.md) The lawyer of the main suspect in the fire at Limoges town hall denounces violations of the presumption of innocence and announces his intention to request a transfer of the investigation. 2 sources, 2 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 25 October 2026 — [Plus de 543 000 euros collectés pour reconstruire la mairie de Limoges](https://acturadar.com/en/events/420-plus-de-543-000-euros-collectes-pour-reconstruire-la-mairie-de-limoges.md) La Fondation du patrimoine annonce avoir récolté plus de 543 000 euros pour financer la reconstruction de la mairie de Limoges, incendiée lors de la mobilisation du 17 octobre. 5 sources, 6 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 26 October 2026 — [The mayor of Limoges compares the fire at his town hall to the Reichstag](https://acturadar.com/en/events/629-the-mayor-of-limoges-compares-the-fire-at-his-town-hall-to-the-reichstag.md) Guillaume Guérin compares in Die Zeit the fire at the Limoges town hall on 17 October to that of the Reichstag in 1933. 2 sources, 2 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 26 October 2026 — [Limoges: Stéphane Bern to film a show for the reconstruction of the town hall](https://acturadar.com/en/events/991-limoges-stephane-bern-to-film-a-show-for-the-reconstruction-of-the-town-hall.md) Following the fire at Limoges town hall, Stéphane Bern announces the upcoming filming of a show in the city to support the reconstruction of the building, described as a symbol of living together. 2 sources, 2 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 27 October 2026 — [Incendie de la mairie de Limoges : le sauvetage des œuvres d'art](https://acturadar.com/en/events/1785-incendie-de-la-mairie-de-limoges-le-sauvetage-des-uvres-d-art.md) Près de dix jours après l'incendie de l'hôtel de ville de Limoges, la centaine d'œuvres sauvées par les pompiers entame un long processus de séchage, de nettoyage et de restauration. 1 sources, 1 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 27 October 2026 — [Limoges : les agents de la mairie entre traumatisme et résilience après l'incendie](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2253-limoges-les-agents-de-la-mairie-entre-traumatisme-et-resilience-apres-l-incendie.md) Dix jours après l'incendie de l'hôtel de ville de Limoges, les 250 employés municipaux se sont redéployés dans la ville. Solidarité et volonté ont permis d'assurer la continuité du service public. 1 sources, 1 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Fire at Limoges city hall: the mayor mentions an 'attempted homicide'](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2582-fire-at-limoges-city-hall-the-mayor-mentions-an-attempted-homicide.md) Guillaume Guérin, mayor of Limoges, said on BFMTV and RMC that he believed there was an 'attempted homicide' in the city hall fire. 2 sources, 3 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Limoges mayor surprised not to have been able to speak with Macron after the fire](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2604-limoges-mayor-surprised-not-to-have-been-able-to-speak-with-macron-after-the.md) Guillaume Guérin, mayor of Limoges, says he is "very surprised" not to have been able to speak with Emmanuel Macron after the deliberate fire at the city hall on October 17, mentioning only a simple email from JD Vance. 3 sources, 4 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Le maire de Limoges juge « incompréhensible » l'incendie de sa mairie](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2602-le-maire-de-limoges-juge-incomprehensible-l-incendie-de-sa-mairie.md) Guillaume Guérin, maire de Limoges, estime « incompréhensible » sur le plan politique l'incendie de sa mairie le 17 octobre, soulignant n'être ni le représentant du gouvernement ni celui des puissances de l'argent. 1 sources, 1 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [The mayor of Limoges says he was not contacted by Macron after the fire](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2638-the-mayor-of-limoges-says-he-was-not-contacted-by-macron-after-the-fire.md) The mayor of Limoges, Guillaume Guérin, lamented on BFM TV that he had not received any message of support from Emmanuel Macron after the fire at the town hall on October 17. 6 sources, 6 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Limoges mayor says he received support from J.D. Vance after town hall fire](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2920-limoges-mayor-says-he-received-support-from-j-d-vance-after-town-hall-fire.md) Guillaume Guérin, LR mayor of Limoges, claims to have received support from U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance after the town hall fire on October 17. He once again deplores having had no contact with Emmanuel Macron. 4 sources, 6 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Incendie de la mairie de Limoges : le maire attend des sanctions « à la hauteur »](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2958-incendie-de-la-mairie-de-limoges-le-maire-attend-des-sanctions-a-la-hauteur.md) Le maire LR de Limoges Guillaume Guérin estime que « la volonté était criminelle » lors de l'incendie du 17 octobre et espère que le caractère criminel sera retenu, la sous-direction antiterroriste étant saisie. 1 sources, 1 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Limoges : une couturière brode des tee-shirts « Je suis Limoges » après l'incendie de la mairie](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3020-limoges-une-couturiere-brode-des-tee-shirts-je-suis-limoges-apres-l-incendie-de.md) Après l'incendie de la mairie de Limoges, une couturière brode des tee-shirts à l'effigie du bâtiment pour soutenir la ville. 1 sources, 1 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne ### 28 October 2026 — [Limoges : le CSP vend des T-shirts pour la reconstruction de la mairie](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3235-limoges-le-csp-vend-des-t-shirts-pour-la-reconstruction-de-la-mairie.md) Le club de basket de Limoges met en vente des T-shirts « Limoges, ma ville, je t'aime, je porte ton emblème » pour soutenir la reconstruction de l'hôtel de ville, détruit par un incendie. Les acteurs locaux multiplient les initiatives de collecte. 1 sources, 1 articles · Limoges — Haute-Vienne --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Fire at Limoges City Hall: investigation and reconstruction”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/50-fire-at-limoges-city-hall-investigation-and-reconstruction Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology