A tragic fire in the Moulins neighborhood of Nice claimed the lives of seven family members, including three children aged 5, 7, and 10, and a 17-year-old teenager.

The incident occurred in the early hours of July 18, 2024, when flames engulfed their apartment on the seventh floor.

Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old suspect in connection with the arson, who was apprehended in Seine-Saint-Denis.

Surveillance footage revealed three young men entering the building shortly before the fire started.

The investigation is exploring links to a possible drug-related conflict, although the prosecutor has urged caution regarding the motives behind this horrific act.

Two survivors from the incident are recovering, while the community mourns the loss of the victims.