At least nine people have died in a fire that broke out in a retirement home in southeastern France this evening.
They said the victims died from smoke inhalation from the blaze, which started in a bedroom of the centre in Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, east of Lyon, home to 75 pensioners.
The residents were evacuated from the building and placed in the care of rescue workers.
Twelve fire engines and 45 firefighters were at the scene.
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AFP