74-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Suspected Arson at Her Yonne Home

Authorities are investigating the death as criminal, with the victim's son in custody and evidence pointing to a deliberate act.

The body of a 74-year-old woman was discovered in her burned home in Saint-Martin-du-Tertre, near Sens, Yonne, on Wednesday evening.
Investigators suspect arson, citing the presence of gasoline containers found near the scene.
The victim's son, who lived nearby, has been taken into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation.
Firefighters were unable to access the house until hours after the fire began due to safety concerns, eventually finding the charred remains on the first floor.
An autopsy and forensic analyses are underway to confirm the victim's identity and determine the fire's exact cause.