Eleven people missing after fire breaks out in eastern France
According to AFP, local fire services were notified of the fire in the town of Wintzenheim around 6:30 am (0430 GMT).
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- Published Date: 10:51 | 09 August 2023
- Modified Date: 10:56 | 09 August 2023
Eleven people were missing after a fire broke out in a holiday cottage in eastern France, local authorities said on Wednesday.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said there were likely several casualties after the fire ravaged the cottage, which was hosting a group of disabled people.
Seventeen people were evacuated, one of which was sent to hospital.
The fire broke out at 0630 am (0430GMT) in the town of Wintzenheim.
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