On August 5th, 2016 a fire at a bar in Rouen, Normandy in northern France lead to the death of 13 people and injuries to six others.

It took over 50 firemen to put the fire out.

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The fire started after midnight at the Le Cuba Libre Bar where young people had been gathering to celebrate a private birthday party in Rouen.

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The fire was caused by candles on a birthday cake at the party which ignited the polystyrene ceiling of the bar's basement on fire.

The victims of the fire died from poisonous gases released from burning plastic.

Local media reported the bar was hosting a birthday party at the time, and the victims were between ages 18 and 25.

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Police believe the explosion was an accident.

Following the incident, a major street was blocked and a security perimeter set up around Le Cuba Libre Bar, a witness said.

Firetrucks and several police vehicles swarmed around the bar on Avenue Jacques Cartier.

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