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Mayotte: Fire claims three lives, including a pregnant woman
A Comorian mother and her two children lost their lives in a fire in Mayotte, the cause of which remains unknown.
A tragic fire occurred in makeshift housing in Mayotte, resulting in three fatalities: a pregnant woman and her two children. According to Le Figaro, the victim was an undocumented Comorian national living in precarious conditions. Firefighters managed to control the flames, but the cause of the fire is still undetermined.
Franceinfo reported that substandard housing remains common in this French department, with metal sheds still constituting 40% of homes at the beginning of 2024. This proportion has remained stable for nearly thirty years, according to a survey by Insee.