Beauvais: FC Saint-Just-des-Marais president dies in house fire

Sandrine Gaspart, the 49-year-old president of the FC Saint-Just-des-Marais football club, died in a house fire in Beauvais, France. The incident occurred during the night of Friday, October 23, to Saturday, October 24, in the Saint-Just-des-Marais district.

The fire broke out in the home of municipal councilor Christophe Gaspart. While the councilor was not present when the flames started, his 26-year-old son managed to escape the building but was treated by emergency services for smoke inhalation. The fire was described as extremely violent, with flames reaching heights of 10 meters, resulting in the destruction of the two-story residence.

Local officials and the sporting community have expressed their condolences. Franck Pia, the Mayor of Beauvais, paid tribute to Gaspart, stating she embodied “associative engagement, dedication, and a passion for sport.” Numerous amateur football clubs across the region have also shared tributes on social media.