Overview

• On June 9 at around 8:45 p.m., a fire broke out in an apartment in Laon’s medieval center, mobilizing nearly 170 firefighters.
• More than an hour into firefighting efforts, a structural collapse trapped volunteers Tangui Mosin, 22, and Maxime Prud’homme, 23.
• The two volunteer firefighters were found dead on June 10 despite extensive rescue operations and specialized robotic support.
• All residents of the affected building and adjacent structures were safely evacuated without injuries, but the mayor has warned of risks to neighboring properties.
• Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau and prefecture officials have offered condolences as the prosecutor opened an inquiry for voluntary homicides.