STRASBOURG (France), Aug 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Eleven adults were unaccounted for following a fire in lodging at a care centre for troubled young people in eastern France, authorities said Wednesday.
The local fire service said they were alerted about the blaze in the town of Wintzenheim at around 6:30 am and fire brigades quickly put out the fire, the prefecture said.
According to the fire department, the lodging was rented by an association that helps disabled people.
The local government in a statement said the fire was under control, but added that 11 people were unaccounted for and 17 others were evacuated, one of whom was taken to hospital.
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said there were likely several casualties after the fire ravaged 300 sq m of the 500 sq m building. Rescue operations were still ongoing, he said.– NNN-AGENCIES
