Marseille Explosion Leaves Death and Destruction in its Wake

The death toll from the building collapse in Marseille, France, has risen to six, with others still missing. Rescue workers are continuing to search for survivors amid the rubble, but a fire under the debris is making it difficult for sniffer dogs to detect more victims or survivors. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, but several residents reported a strong smell of gas. Two neighbouring buildings were severely damaged, and almost 200 residents were evacuated from surrounding buildings. The 2018 collapse of two dilapidated buildings in Marseille that killed eight people highlighted the city's housing standards.