Fatal Fire at New Zealand Hostel Leaves Six Dead and More Missing
TL;DR
A fire at a hostel in the Wellington neighbourhood of Newtown, New Zealand, killed at least six people, with 11 still missing. The cause of the fire is not known, but emergency services are treating the incident as suspicious. The hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes. Investigations into what caused the fire are under way, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).
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- Fire at Hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, Kills at Least 6 The New York Times
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