Six dead in New Zealand hostel fire

Tue 16-05-2023 08:16 AM

WELLINGTON, 16th May, 2023 (WAM) — A fire at a hostel in New Zealand killed at least six people on Tuesday and officials said they believe the toll could rise with 11 people still missing, Reuters reported.

The blaze broke out on the top floor of Loafers Lodge in the Wellington neighbourhood of Newtown just after midnight, police said. The cause of the fire is unknown.

Investigations into what caused the fire are underway, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

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