New Zealand. Hotel catches fire in Wellington: at least six dead


The fire at a hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, killed at least six people on Monday, authorities said.

The toll could rise

“It’s an absolute tragedy,” said New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, fearing that the toll would rise.

Firefighters reported 52 people rescued, some of whom had taken refuge on the roof of the four-storey building.

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The cause of the fire is currently unknown. An investigation has been opened.

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