Authorities said Wednesday at least 11 people went missing when a blaze erupted in a cottage in Wintzenheim town of eastern France with nearly 80 firefighting personnel on the ground working to extinguish the fire.
Emergency services received reports of the fire at 06:30 local time which is reported to be ignited in a property that was being used to help young people with disabilities, in the town close to the German border.
Reports suggest that 17 people were evacuated with one transported to the hospital.
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said, while confirming the incident that it was likely there are several casualties from the fire.
According to AFP, the local government said that the fire was under control.
Reuters reported that the missing 11 are part of a group of people from Nancy — also in eastern France.
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