SocietyFire at Chile nursing home kills 16 elderly residents

A fire at a private nursing home in Pitrufquen, southern Chile, killed 16 elderly residents and sent 10 others to hospital. The cause remains unknown. Authorities said the facility had faced fines and enforcement proceedings for regulatory violations since 2019. President Jose Antonio Kast called for a full investigation and ordered an urgent nationwide assessment of nursing homes.

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AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-12 20:42Original