U n fire at a bar in the center of Rouen (Seine-Maritime) left at least 13 dead and six wounded Friday night in Saturday announced the Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said in a statement. “Among the six injured, one person is absolutely urgent,” said Yvan Cordier, secretary general of the prefecture. The victims are young people aged 18 to 25 attending a birthday party.
“A fire in a bar in the center of Rouen (Seine-Maritime) did that night, according to a provisional toll, 13 dead and 6 wounded causing the intervention of more than 50 firefighters,” said Bernard Cazeneuve, stating that “a criminal investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.”
the birthday candles could be the cause of the fire
According to the Seine-Maritime prefecture, the fire started around midnight in the bar that had been privatized for a birthday party. These are the candles on the cake are the cause of the disaster, says does one source close to the case.
“It is the candle used for birthday party that ignited ceiling made of polystyrene, releasing gas that poisoned the victims, “said the permanence of the police. Dense smoke quickly emerged. The group has not managed to leave the basement and most of the victims died of asphyxiation.
“Firefighters were contacted at 0:20 to intervene in the bar Cuba Libre, rue Jacques Cartier. They arrived quickly, “said the prefecture. They have thirty minutes to control the fire.
A medical and psychological support unit was opened at the University Hospital Charles Nicolle in Rouen where the bodies of the victims were evacuated.
“the basement was probably too small for the number of persons”
“This is a tragedy for families, reacted very moved Rouen Mayor Yvon Robert on Europe 1. It was a birthday party, a moment of joy, which ended tragically. ” According to the election, “the basement was probably too small for the number of people,” which could explain that the victims have not managed to get out.
In its statement, Bernard Cazeneuve welcomed “the overwhelming response and the actions of police and firefighters of the Departmental Fire and Seine-Maritime Rescue which helped to quickly control the fire. The victims were immediately supported by the UAS. “
Manuel Valls expressed” deep sadness “.
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