11 missing after fire breaks out in eastern France’s holiday cottage
- Last updated: August 9, 2023 | 11:55
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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.
Reuters