24 fire engines and 88 firefighters were involved in fighting the fire. A firefighter was also injured during the extinguishing operation. The six-story building was evacuated, and the remaining residents took shelter in a sports hall.
According to police, the fire started around 2 a.m. in Stains and was extinguished during the morning. The cause of the fire is still unclear at this time. The city has a majority of immigrants and is located about 15 kilometers from Paris.