In a heartbreaking incident, a fire erupted at a holiday home for disabled individuals in eastern France, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives, with two more feared dead. The facility, located in the town of Wintzenheim near the border with Germany, was a retreat for people with disabilities, operated by a charitable organization. Among the victims were 10 adults with disabilities and a staff member.
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The fire broke out at around 6:30 AM local time, prompting a swift response from fire and rescue services. Seventeen individuals were successfully evacuated from the premises, with one person requiring hospitalization due to injuries sustained during the incident. Authorities deployed 76 firefighters, four fire engines, and four ambulances to the scene, managing to bring the blaze under control despite the intense flames.
