Fousseynou Cissé, who saved six people from a fire, has been granted French citizenship.

Fousseynou Cissé, who became famous for saving six people during a fire in Paris in July 2025, was granted French citizenship at an official ceremony held at the Panthéon. This receptionist of Senegalese origin thus joins the French community after an act hailed as heroic.

On the day of the tragedy, in the 18th arrondissement, two mothers and their children were trapped by smoke in their apartment. At the risk of his own life, Fousseynou Cissé ventured onto a ledge to allow the evacuation of two babies, two children and their mothers, moving them from one window to another.

Official recognition

His speech, filmed and widely shared on social media, had sparked strong emotions. A few days later, he was awarded the Medal of Courage by the Paris police prefect.

Upon his naturalization, Fousseynou Cissé spoke of "a source of pride" and a powerful symbol of integration. He praised the values ​​of France, which he described as "a nation of liberty," emphasizing the importance of this new status in his personal journey.