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At least 16 dead in fire at retirement home in Chile

Sep 13, 2026

Berlin [Germany], September 13: At least 16 people have died in a fire at a retirement home in southern Chile, according to local media reports.
Several media outlets reported, citing the South American country's authorities, that the fire broke out on Friday evening. Pictures published by the La Tercera daily showed huge flames shooting out of the roof of the building.
The incident occurred near the town of Pitrufquen in the south of the country. Ten people were reportedly rescued from the building and taken to hospital with injuries.
Several fire brigade and rescue teams from neighbouring towns were deployed to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Source: Qatar Tribune

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