The deadly blaze happened close to the city of Lyon (Picture: BFMTV)

Ten people have been killed after a fire at an condominium block in France.

5 children are a few of the lifeless after a blaze broke out overnight close to the town of Lyon.

Officers say it took place in a residential building in Vaulx-en-Velin.

The area’s local authority said the reason behind the hearth used to be now not identified at this level.

Round ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY firefighters were sent to the scene to tackle the deadly blaze.

the kids killed within the incident are elderly among 3 and 15.

French president Emmanuel Macron is being briefed on the deaths and a tremendous research is below way.

Internal minister Gerald Darmanin stated: ‘We don’t recognize the reason behind the hearth..there are a number of scenarios and a probe can be opened.’

the children killed in the incident were aged among 3 and 15 (Picture: @BFMTV)

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