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Three die in fire at French holiday home for disabled

The fire swept through a holiday home for people with disabilities and their carers in southwest France.

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28 July 2025 à 20h38

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A fire swept through a holiday home housing people with disabilities and their carers in southwest France on Monday, killing at least three people, critically injuring another and leaving two people missing and feared dead, authorities said, reports ABC News.

The blaze erupted at around 4:30 a.m., destroying part of the guest house in Montmoreau in the Charente region, the local prefecture said.

Two dozen fire engines and more than 80 fire officers rushed to tackle the blaze, which brought down parts of the roof, exposing charred beams.

Read more of this report from ABC News.

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