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Tragic Gas Explosion Kills Two Children, Injures Thirteen

12/16/2025

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A gas explosion in a Trévoux apartment building killed two children (ages three and five) and injured 13 on December 16, 2025, around 5:30 PM.
Emergency services rescued more than 30 people, deploying 50 firefighters and 36 vehicles.
The blast was heard up to five kilometers away, damaged nearby schools, and residents have been evacuated until safety inspections are completed.
The building had major repairs two years earlier.

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Story summary

A gas explosion in a Trévoux apartment building killed two children (ages three and five) and injured 13 on December 16, 2025, around 5:30 PM.
Emergency services rescued more than 30 people, deploying 50 firefighters and 36 vehicles.
The blast was heard up to five kilometers away, damaged nearby schools, and residents have been evacuated until safety inspections are completed.
The building had major repairs two years earlier.