A tragic fire in Nice's Moulins district has claimed seven lives, including four children aged 5, 7, 10, and 17. The blaze, which occurred early Thursday morning in a seventh-floor apartment, is believed to be of criminal origin.

Investigators have found evidence of three separate fire starts on different floors.

Authorities are searching for three suspects, possibly linked to drug trafficking conflicts.

Eyewitnesses report hearing screams and seeing desperate attempts to escape the flames.

The incident has drawn attention from top government officials, including the outgoing Prime Minister and Interior Minister, who visited the scene.

The local community is in shock as the investigation continues.