16 Dead After Fire at Nursing Home in Chile
Ten residents survived and were taken to hospital as investigators examined the scene and authorities said the cause remained unclear.
- On Friday night, a fire broke out at a nursing home in Pitrufquen, Chile, killing 16 of the 26 residents; 10 survivors were evacuated to local hospitals as the blaze was extinguished in the early hours of Saturday.
- Located 640 kilometers south of Santiago, the facility saw massive flames rise above the building in the darkness on Friday evening. Firefighters spent hours clearing debris and removing collapsed corrugated metal roofing to reach the site.
- Prosecutor Jorge Granada is leading the investigation into the incident, though the cause of the fire remains unclear. Officials are examining the scene and conducting inquiries to determine the origin and rule out third-party involvement.
- President Antonio Kast ordered a review into the condition of nursing homes across Chile, pledging to collaborate with the justice system. He stated, "We need to know the truth and, based on that, correct whatever is necessary."
- Local mayor Jacqueline Romero expressed sorrow, noting that municipal teams, police, and firefighters provided assistance to families. "It is a situation that fills our souls with great sorrow and pain," she said.
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