Young British man killed after fire is sparked following huge explosion at secluded French holiday chalet By Paul Milligan French authorities are probing the death of a 21-year-old British man who was killed by an explosion at a secluded holiday chalet. Sam Stanton was trapped by a huge blaze that swept through a building in Coetlogon, a rural commune in the Cttes-d'Armor region of Brittany. Another Briton, named locally as Raymond Baxter, raised the alarm on Saturday when he saw thick smoke billowing from a window. The blaze swept through a building in Coetlogon, in the Cttes-d'Armor region of Brittany Firefighters battled to get the blaze under control for 45 minutes but were unable to save Mr Stanton, who was staying in there during a short break in north west France. Authorities think he was sleeping on the first floor when fire broke out in the early hours. Two other occupants, aged 20 and 42, escaped the flames and were treated at a hospital in the nearby town of Noyal-Pontivy. They survived but their condition is unknown. Local reports say the fire started accidentally and smouldered for several hours before exploding. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed the death of a British National in France and said it was providing assistance to the family. Anguished friends and loved-ones left Facebook tributes to Mr Stanton, who was from Norwich, but had been living in Jersey. Danika Frost Bath wrote: 'So many memories with such a great person. You always knew how to light everyone's day up. Funny, kind, caring - you were always loved. Cousin Tiffany Cope added: 'Why did this have to happen to such a young lad? You will always be in my heart no matter what. Rachel Barber wrote: 'Such and amazing man. Thoughts are with your family.