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Two Men, 20 and 24, Die in Le Faouët House Fire

The Lorient prosecutor has opened an inquiry into the circumstances of the blaze.

Overview

  • Firefighters were called around 11 p.m. on January 8 to a two-level home in Le Faouët in the Morbihan department.
  • Thirty-two emergency personnel responded and deployed two hoses, and the fire was brought under control.
  • During search operations, rescuers extracted two occupants in cardiac arrest who were later confirmed dead.
  • A 62-year-old man sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital, and two other occupants were treated or assessed after the incident.
  • Local outlets report the deceased were brothers and the hospitalized man is their father, a detail not yet confirmed by authorities.