Raymond Marcellin

Raymond Marcellin was a French politician who served as the Minister of the Interior. He played a significant role in the response to the catastrophic fire at the '5-7' nightclub in 1970, which claimed 146 lives. Following the tragedy, Marcellin expressed skepticism regarding the awareness of local authorities, including the mayor, about the safety violations associated with the nightclub, underscoring the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster.