One person was found dead and a woman is in critical condition following a fire in an apartment in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, on Wednesday morning, October 7. The fire broke out on the fifth floor of a building, according to local firefighters. An elderly couple was inside the apartment at the time. The woman was taken to the Garches hospital in serious condition after leaving the apartment, while her husband, who was unable to walk, was found dead at the scene. Firefighters were called to the location after receiving reports of smoke coming from the apartment. Upon arrival, they deployed seven fire trucks to the scene. The flames were put out using two fire hoses, according to the firefighters. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the judicial police, who are looking into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident has raised concerns about fire safety in older buildings, particularly those with residents who may have mobility issues. Local authorities have not yet released details about the condition of the building or whether any fire alarms were functional during the incident. The fire serves as a reminder of the dangers of residential fires and the importance of regular safety checks. While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, the local fire department is working closely with investigators to determine what led to the blaze.