RENNES, France, Nov 26, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Twin babies were killed, and their father seriously injured, when a fire broke out in their home in northwest France on Saturday, firefighters said.

"The fire brigade responded to a fire in a single-family dwelling on the ground floor, which was completely engulfed in flames when emergency services arrived", said the fire service in the Loire-Atlantique region.

The 13-month-old twins died and their 40-year-old father suffered serious injuries.

Fourteen fire engines were mobilised to put out the blaze.

"Psychological support was provided on site", said the fire service.