Her gas stove catches fire, a 93-year-old woman dies in a fire in her apartment in Normandy

Sunday November 24, 2024, a fire broke out in an apartment located in a four-story building, in Évreux (Eure). The occupant of the premises, a 93-year-old woman, died. A 66-year-old man was injured and hospitalized.

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A fire broke out on Sunday November 24, 2024, around 9 p.m., in an apartment located on the third floor of a building with four floors, rue de Panama, in Évreux (Eure).

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A 93-year-old woman dead and a 66-year-old man injured

According to the Sdis (Departmental Fire and Rescue Service), cited by Actu.fr, the fire apparently started from a gas stove. The occupant of the premises, a 93-year-old woman, died. An injured 66-year-old man was transported to Évreux hospital.

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No other apartments were affected, no rehousing is necessary for the other residents of the residence.

Twenty-four firefighters attended the scene.