Twin babies die, father injured in France house fire

Twin babies have lost their lives while their father was seriously injured in a fire that broke out in their home in northwest France on Saturday.

The fire service in the Loire-Atlantique region disclosed this on Saturday.

“The fire brigade responded to a fire in a single-family dwelling on the ground floor, which was completely engulfed in flames when emergency services arrived.

“The 13-month-old twins died and their 40-year-old father suffered serious injuries.

“Fourteen fire engines were mobilised to put out the blaze.

“Psychological support was provided on site,” said the fire service.

AFP