Three people died in a fire at a holiday cottage in Deux-Sèvres.

Three people died Tuesday in a fire at a guesthouse in Lhoumois, Deux-Sèvres. The fire started in a nearby field before quickly spreading to surrounding buildings. The flames engulfed the guesthouse and an agricultural shed. Emergency services discovered three bodies at the scene after bringing the blaze under control.

An investigation to determine the causes

The exact circumstances of the fire's spread remain unclear. The initial blaze in the field grew dramatically, likely due to the proximity of the buildings. Firefighters who responded could only confirm the deaths of the three victims, whose identities have not been released.

An investigation was immediately launched to determine the cause of this deadly fire. Authorities will need to establish the origin of the fire in the field and understand how it could have caused such a human tragedy. The investigation is ongoing.