Including small children

Seven dead in apartment fire in Nice

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18.07.2024 14:11
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Seven people have died in a fire in a residential building in Nice (France), including three children and a teenager (see video above). Investigators are assuming arson. The fire broke out on Thursday night.

According to the authorities, the seven-storey building is located in a district known for drug dealing. Images from a surveillance camera show three masked men. The fire broke out in the stairwell on the second floor and spread to the top floor via a riser.

Firefighters in action
Firefighters in action(Bild: AFP/Valery Hache)
Investigators are assuming arson.
Investigators are assuming arson.(Bild: AFP/Valery Hache)
The fire broke out on the second floor.
The fire broke out on the second floor.(Bild: AFP/Valery Hache)
Around 30 people were rescued using turntable ladders.
Around 30 people were rescued using turntable ladders.(Bild: AFP/Valery Hache)

A family of ten from the Comoros was living in the affected apartment at the time. Three children died directly in the fire, a 17-year-old died when he jumped out of the window. Three other people were injured, one of whom is in mortal danger. The 37-year-old had also jumped out of the window while fleeing the flames.

30 residents brought to safety
In total, more than 70 firefighters were deployed. They used turntable ladders to bring around 30 residents to safety, including three from the burning apartment. The mother of the affected family took the survivors to the window and then went back to get the other children. She was reported to have died in the process. The public prosecutor's office is now investigating arson resulting in death.

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