France Fire: Fierce fire in Lyon's residential building, 10 people including 5 children died

10 people have died in a fire in a residential building in Lyon, France. The fire was brought under control after a lot of effort. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained. The case is being investigated.

France Fire: Fierce fire in Lyon's residential building, 10 people including 5 children died
Fierce fire in Lyon's residential building

A huge fire broke out in a residential building in Lyon, France on Friday morning. 10 people have died due to the fire. Five children are also among the dead. The age of the children is between 3 years to 15 years. French Home Minister Gerald Dermanin has given this information.

Darmanin said a massive fire broke out on Friday morning in a residential building in Vaulux-en-Velin. At least 10 people died in this incident. The cause of the fire could not be ascertained. 

180 firefighters engaged in extinguishing the fire

The Home Minister said that he was in constant touch with President Emmanuel Macron. He told that 180 firefighters were engaged in extinguishing the fire. The fire has been brought under control. The cause of the fire will be investigated.

There was a fire in the seven-storey building

It is being told that the fire broke out in a seven-storey residential building on Friday morning. Authorities from the Rhône region have cordoned off the scene. The fire incident is being investigated.