A fatal fire broke out in Aubagne, France, leading to one death and evacuating 30 residents from a six-story building.
Firefighters respond to emergency in Aubagne
Firefighters from the Bouches-du-Rhône department were called to the commune of Aubagne on Monday night, arriving around 9:30 PM to address a fire at a six-story building.
Fire on fifth floor of building
Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire in an apartment on the fifth floor of the building. The fire was contained to that specific unit, but it required immediate action to ensure the safety of the residents.
One person found dead
A man was discovered dead in the apartment affected by the fire. The cause of death is under investigation, and authorities have not yet provided details about the circumstances leading to the fire or the man’s death.
Residents evacuated and treated
Thirty residents of the building were evacuated as a precaution. Three individuals suffered from smoke inhalation and were treated by medical personnel on the scene before being released.
