Seven people were killed in a fire that broke out in a residential building in the city of Nice, France, on Wednesday night, according to the local fire department.

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“France Presse” reported that the causes of the fire, which started on the seventh floor of a building located in a popular area of the city, are still unknown.

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Despite significant efforts made, “unfortunately, seven people perished in this fire,” according to the fire department.