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A mass organized in tribute to the victims
A mass was organized on Wednesday evening at the Saint-Laurent church, in the town of Wintzenheim, where the dramatic fire took place which claimed the lives of eleven people. Eleven candles were placed in front of the altar in tribute to the eleven victims. The ecumenical ceremony brought together around 70 people for about forty minutes, punctuated by prayer time.
The prefect of Haut-Rhin thanks "all the services mobilized" and welcomes their "rapid intervention"
The prefect of Haut-Rhin, Louis Laugier, sent“all its support for the families and loved ones of the victims of the tragic fire that occurred this morning in Wintzenheim”, via the prefecture's Twitter account.
The prefect thanked"all the services mobilized under the coordination of the State: firefighters, gendarmes, medico-psychological emergency unit and civil protection"and greeted"in particular their rapid intervention for the extinction of the disaster and the care of the victims".
The structure which organized the stay "never encountered any difficulties", affirms the mayor of Nancy
The mayor of Nancy, Mathieu Klein (PS), affirmed this Wednesday on BFMTV that the structure which organized“this vacation stay”did not have“never encountered any difficulties”.The elected official also affirmed to be particularly attentive to what“this drama that hit people on vacation”don't harm"the right to vacation, a fundamental right, especially for people with disabilities".
"The participants in the stay came from Nancy and Lorraine" according to the mayor of Nancy
A ceremony organized this evening at 7 p.m. by the city of Colmar in tribute to the victims and their families
The president of AEIM-Adapei 54 was able to speak with a person from his association who survived the fire
Denis Renaud, president of AEIM-Adapei 54 in Meurthe-et-Moselle, said he was able to speak with a person from his association who survived the fire. A psychological support unit coordinated with the prefecture of Meurthe-et-Moselle and the regional health agency has been set up. A support unit internal to the association, “which brings together the activities of nearly 2,500 peoplewas also implemented.
“The 11 bodies have been found”, according to the vice-prosecutor of Colmar
11 people died in the fire, announced the deputy prosecutor of the Republic of Colmar, Nathalie Kielwasser. The lodge consisted of two floors. All the people who were on the ground floor of the lodge came out alive. 5 people on the second floor were able to get out of the building. 11 people perished in the flames.
The origin of the fire was “probably a smoldering fire”
The vice-prosecutor of the Republic of Colmar, Nathalie Kielwasser, indicated that the conflagration of the lodging would be “probably due to a fire which smoldered”. The wood of the building could therefore have taken several hours before actually igniting. Still according to the deputy prosecutor, the owner of the lodging slept in front of the building.
The owner of the gîte says that she rented the gîte “for 15 people”
Wintzenheim's first deputy, Daniel Leroy, told theFigarothat the owner of the cottage affected by the flames said that she had rented it “for 15 people”.
The owner of the cottage currently heard
8 people dead and 3 missing
8 people died and 3 people are missing in the fire, according to Elisabeth Borne. "It's a tragedy that affects us all“, she said. "It is too early to draw lessons from this tragedy, an investigation is underwayshe added, adding that the victims and their families would be taken care of after the fire.
Haut-Rhin firefighters believe they have “located 11 people”
The Prime Minister is at the scene of the fire accompanied by a manager of the Haut-Rhin firefighters. The firefighters “believe they have located the 11 people”.
Elisabeth Borne arrived in Wintzenheim
The Prime Minister is there. At the request of Emmanuel Macron, Elisabeth Borne has just arrived at the operations center in Wintzenheim.
A fire probably “started from the first floor”
Who are the associations that organized the stay in the Wintzenheim gite?
The holiday cottage in Wintzenheim, which accommodated people with disabilities, would have been rented, among other things, by the associations "Oxygène Vacances Adaptées" and AEIM-Adapei 54.
Based in Nancy, “Oxygène Vacances Adaptées” organizes holidays for adults with physical or mental disabilities. Contacted byThe Republican East, "Oxygène Vacances Adaptées" did not wish to speak.
AEIM-Adapei 54 is an association of parents that takes care of the intellectually disabled throughout Meurthe-et-Moselle. According to France Info, the association assured to be “in permanent contact with the authorities and the families”, and to deploy “a monitoring and support unit available to the families and relatives concerned”.
The reactions of the political class are numerous on social networks
Several members of the political scene reacted on social networks followingthe deadly fire that hit WintzenheimThis morning.
On X (formerly Twitter)Valerie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France region, spoke of a "tragic fire"and wanted to testify to his"gratitude" towards "firefighters, gendarmes and rescue forces for their rapid intervention».
Always on X, the President of the National AssemblyYaël Braun-Pivetexpressed hisemotion» and testified of his thoughts to «victims and their families“as well as his support”help for their intervention»
Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, spoke of a “tragedy», and expressed his «heartfelt thoughts for the victims and their loved ones».
Still nine bodies found, according to Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Hauwiller
The death toll still shows nine dead. According to BFMTV, the research carried out by the dog brigades would have made it possible to identify a tenth body in the middle of the rubble of the lodging which caught fire this morning in Wintzenheim. Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Hauwiller, who directs the operations, however, made it clear that this version was not confirmed at the time.
The mayor of Nancy says he is "deeply bruised"
In a publication on the social network X (ex-Twitter), the mayor of Nancy Mathieu Klein (PS) said to himself “deeply bruised by the terrible fire this morning in Wintzenheim". He also made a point of addressing hisgreater support" and his "thoughts to the families of the victims».
In a press release from the City of Nancy, the city councilor also wished to salute "the involvement of emergency services and law enforcement on site».
The fire is out, two bodies are still wanted
Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Hauwiller, who is leading the rescue operations, said the fire was out and the situation was “stable". Of the 28 residents of the lodge present at the time of the fire, two are still wanted. Dog brigades are currently mobilized.
Residents upstairs trapped in flames
When the firefighters arrived at the scene of the disaster at 6:47 a.m., they found “a general conflagration of the building." 17 people were able to leave the lodging before the arrival of the help, while "11 people were still inside and for whom no action could be possible“, lamented Philippe Hauwiller, lieutenant-colonel of the firefighters.
The gîte consisted of a ground floor, a first floor with a mezzanine. "The victims who were able to s'escapeare those that were on the ground floor. Those on the first floor, some were able to leave but not all", he added.
28 residents in this gite "approved to accommodate 16 people"
Deputy Mayor Daniel Leroy tellsFrance Blue Alsacethat the place of the fire is a half-timbered gîte“approved to accommodate 16 people”.But according to the deputy of Haut-Rhin Hubert Ott, interviewed by BFMTV, he then welcomed 28 residents.
He also informed France Bleu that the building was in good condition and equipped with exterior evacuation stairs.
The families of the victims taken care of
A reception for the families of residents of the center is being set up. The secretary general of the Haut-Rhin prefecture, Christophe Marot is also at the scene of the disaster. The owner of the gîte, in a state of shock, was taken care of by the firefighters.
The Minister of Health expresses his “deep emotion”
Death toll rises to nine
According to our information, six new bodies have been identified in the rubble, bringing the death toll to nine.
Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Hauwiller, commander of the relief operations, told the press that the bodies were found "on the first floor and in the mezzanine part».
Three bodies spotted by drone
The deputy mayor of the town of La Forge announces that at least three bodies have been spotted by drone. The balance sheet remains evolving, search operations are currently continuing to find other victims.
What happened ?
This Wednesday morning at dawn, a fire broke out and then ravaged 300m² of a private gîte belonging to the Therapeutic, Educational and Pedagogical Institute (ITEP) in the town of La Forge, near Wintzenheim. The center then welcomed adults with mild mental disabilities who came from Nancy for the holidays, indicates the mayor of the town.
Around 6:30 a.m., the Haut-Rhin firefighters were alerted and deployed significant resources to control the flames: 76 firefighters, four fire vans, four ambulances, an advanced medical post and three ladders. 40 gendarmes were also mobilized.
A deputy mayor present on the spot specifies that the fire would have taken on the ground floor of the gîte, an old renovated barn. The occupants were able to get out, but the first floor quickly caught fire. "The fire was quickly brought under control despite the violence of the flames“Said the Haut-Rhin prefecture.
"My thoughts are with the victims, the injured, their loved ones", reacts Emmanuel Macron
Elisabeth Borne goes to the scene of the tragedy
The Prime Minister spoke this morning aboutX, the old social networkTwitter, to announce his move to the scene of the tragedy. She will be accompanied byAurore Berge, Minister for Solidarity and Families. "My first thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones. I salute the mobilization of the firefighters“, she added.
In Alsace, a serious fire affects a home for the disabled, 11 people “potentially deceased”
A major fire broke out this Wednesday morning in a home for the disabled in Alsace. 11 people would be “potentially deceased". Elisabeth Borne is expected on site during the day.Le Figarofollow the evolution of the situation live.
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