11 people missing as massive fire rips through holiday home for disabled people in France | The Sun
August 9, 2023AT least 11 people are missing after a fire erupted at a holiday home for people with disabilities in France.
More than a dozen people were evacuated from the cottage in the eastern town of Wintzenheim on Wednesday as flames ripped through the site.
But 11 adults – one guide and ten guests – remain unaccounted for.
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said: "Despite the rapid and courageous intervention of the fire department several casualties are reported."
Shocking pictures show firefighters working at the burnt-out cottage.
The fire broke out at around 6.30am local time (4.30am BST) at the holiday home.
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A group of people from Nancy, also in eastern France, were staying in the cottage.
Emergency crews including 76 firefighters, four fire engines and four ambulances rushed to the scene.
A spokesman for the fire and rescue service said the blaze was "quickly brought under control despite the violent flames".
Authorities said 17 people were led to safety, with one taken to hospital.
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Darmanin said rescue operations were still ongoing.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
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