A fire at a nursing home in Chile’s Araucanía region has killed 16 residents, local authorities said.
The blaze occurred at a residential care facility for older people in the region, which is located in central Chile. Ten other individuals were evacuated from the home and survived the incident.
Details about the cause of the fire, the identities of those killed and the condition of the evacuees have not been released. Local officials and emergency services have been involved in the response.
Further information is expected as authorities investigate the circumstances of the fire and release updates on the victims and any ongoing emergency operations.