# High School in Tournefeuille Attacked by Masked Individuals Using Mortars A group of thirty masked attackers set fire to a school office near Toulouse. - **Source:** [France Info – Titres](https://www.francetvinfo.fr) - **Published:** 2026-11-05 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/6ee94e3e-0125-483d-8c63-db897ab047ad ## Violent Attack on School On November 5, 2026, a group of approximately thirty masked individuals invaded the Marie-Louise Dissard high school in Tournefeuille, near Toulouse. The assailants used mortar fireworks to ignite a fire within the school's administrative office. Students were successfully evacuated from the premises, and authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported during the incident. ## Emergency Response Operations Firefighters were deployed to the scene around 7:45 AM and managed to extinguish the blaze by 11:00 AM. During the operation, emergency responders were targeted by mortar fire from the attackers. Law enforcement officials intervened to disperse the group and conduct arrests, though the exact number of detained individuals remains currently unspecified by authorities. ## Extent of Property Damage Kamel Chibli, vice-president of the Occitanie region, visited the site to assess the significant destruction. The school's administrative area was left blackened, with piles of charred debris visible in the main hall. Officials described the event as a deliberate attempt to burn down the entire educational facility rather than a localized act. ## Official Legal Response The Occitanie region has announced it will file a formal legal complaint regarding the attack. Regional authorities are currently preparing to provide video evidence to law enforcement agencies to assist in identifying the perpetrators. A psychological support unit has been established to assist staff members who were present during the violent morning incident. ## Broader Regional Security Concerns Carole Delga, president of the Occitanie region, noted that several other high schools in the Toulouse area have also been targeted recently. While specific details on those incidents were not provided, she emphasized that such violence against the Republic's schools is unacceptable and requires immediate government action to ensure student safety. ## School Status and Recovery The Marie-Louise Dissard high school will remain closed for the entire day following the attack. Cleanup operations are scheduled to begin in the afternoon to clear the debris. Officials have not yet announced a definitive date for the reopening of the school, as the structural safety of the building must be fully assessed. ## Context of School Unrest This incident occurred amidst a day of broader social mobilization and student protests across France on November 5. While the specific motivations of the thirty individuals remain under investigation, the attack highlights rising tensions within educational environments. Authorities are currently balancing the need for public order with the protection of academic institutions. ## Impact on Educational Safety The attack represents a significant escalation in violence targeting public infrastructure. By attacking the school's administrative hub, the perpetrators directly disrupted the educational mission of the institution. Future security protocols for schools in the region will likely be reviewed to prevent similar incursions and protect both students and staff from future harm. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.franceinfo.fr/societe/education/blocage-des-lycees/un-lycee-de-tournefeuille-pres-de-toulouse-touche-par-un-incendie-apres-l-irruption-d-individus-munis-de-mortiers-d-artifice_8269217.html#xtor=RSS-3-[lestitres] — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._