11 people missing in France after a fire in a holiday home

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Eleven people are missing after a fire at a holiday home catering for people with learning disabilities in eastern France.

Nearly 80 firefighters were sent to Wintzenheim after emergency services were alerted at 06:30 local time on Wednesday.

The fire started in a property used by a charity which helps young people with disabilities.

At least one person was taken to hospital, as 17 were evacuated.

Confirming that a rescue operation was underway, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said there were likely to be several casualties from the fire in the town near the German border.

According to Reuters, the local government said in a statement that the fire was under control.

The 11 missing are part of a group of people from Nancy, also in eastern France./ CNA

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