Tragic French Holiday Home Disaster Reveals Safety Rule Violations

A holiday home in north-eastern France where 11 people, including 10 adults with learning disabilities, died in a fire did not meet safety standards, according to the prosecutor. The building had not undergone the required safety inspection and had the wrong type of smoke alarm. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and investigations are ongoing. The owner of the property, who lives opposite the holiday home, has not been detained. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed condolences to the victims' families and praised the emergency services for their response.