A disability-friendly holiday home in eastern France caught fire, leaving several dead
French authorities say nine bodies were found and two more are feared dead after a fire broke out in a holiday home for people with disabilities in eastern France while 17 others have been evacuated.
"Despite the rapid and courageous intervention of the fire department several casualties are reported and rescue operations were still ongoing,” he said. According to the fire department, the lodging was rented by an association in that helps people with learning difficulties.
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