Six bodies found after French building explodes

Firefighters recovered four bodies on Monday after finding two other bodies the night before. On Sunday, after the residential building exploded, authorities said eight people were missing. By Monday afternoon, authorities had not yet determined the cause of the explosion, but a gas leak is one possibility they were investigating.

Are there any survivors? Rescuers have not yet found anyone alive, but French Minister for Cities and Housing Olivier Klein and other officials said on Monday that there was still hope for survivors. More than 100 firefighters were taking part in the search. About 200 people were evacuated from their homes near the explosion.

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