Fire kills three residents at French retirement home
(MENAFN) A fire broke out on Saturday at a retirement home in Bouffemont, located in the Val-d'Oise department, resulting in the deaths of three senior residents and leaving nine others injured. The fire began at around 7:15 a.m. local time (0615 GMT) on the third floor of the facility, according to French news channel BFMTV, which cited the Prefecture of Val-d'Oise.
The victims, all senior residents, were reportedly killed by smoke inhalation during the blaze. Nine others were injured in the incident, although further details regarding their condition have not been provided. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene, but the damage was significant.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. While the investigation is ongoing, officials have suggested that the fire is likely to have been accidental. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, but the impact on the residents of the retirement home has been severe.
The incident has prompted further scrutiny of fire safety in care facilities, with local authorities emphasizing the need for thorough investigations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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