Illegal rave held on military site in central France

Approximately 20,000 people gathered on Saturday for an illegal rave held on a military site near the city of Bourges in central France. The event began on Friday, and organizers expect up to 30,000 attendees by the weekend's peak. Regional official Philippe Le Moing Surzur warned that the site is highly dangerous due to the presence of unexploded artillery shells dating back 150 years. Authorities have urged participants to avoid surrounding forests where such ordnance is regularly discovered. Despite the illegal status of the gathering, the French government has deployed 600 police officers and 45 firefighters to ensure public safety and minimize disturbances for local residents. Some attendees view the event as both a social gathering and a protest against stricter national legislation targeting illegal techno parties. Local officials, including the mayor of the area, remain on high alert as the crowd continues to grow.