After spending the weekend in Meyzieuthe 38 families who survived the deadly fire of Vaulx-en-Velin of December 16 will be welcomed in a high school from this Monday, December 19. Location to be determined “on the proposal of the Regional Council”, describes the prefecture in a press release. The final rehousing of the families was discussed at a meeting on December 18 between the various competent authorities without however reaching any further details.
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The regional and Rhône prefect Pascal Mailhos, the mayor of Vaulx-en-Velin Hélène Geoffroy and the vice-president of the Métropole de Lyon in charge of Housing Renaud Payre have decided to support families on a case-by-case basis with the creation of a specific rehousing cell. “The landlords of the Metropolis of Lyon have been asked to list the housing offers. Both public and private parks will be mobilised”describes the prefecture.
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It was also decided to reinforce security in the Mas du Taureau district, where the fire took place.