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France explosions: Device found near Berre-L'Etang plant
Source: BBC
An electronic device has been found by investigators near a petrochemical plant in southern France, where two tanks caught fire after explosions on Tuesday, reports say.
A malicious act was already suspected by authorities because the two tanks were 500m (1,600ft) apart.
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Police sources told French media that they were analysing an electronic device that could start a fire.
Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33537345
There were also holes in the perimeter fence. The odds that this is an accident seem to be close to zero.
No word on motivation.