A tragic fire has claimed the lives of 16 people at a nursing home on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, according to international media reports.
Around 12 others were injured in the blaze and have been admitted to hospital for treatment.
The fire reportedly broke out at approximately 8:31 p.m. last night (28), at a time when many of the elderly residents were resting inside their rooms. Several of the victims were later found lifeless in their own quarters, highlighting the sudden and devastating nature of the incident.
Indonesia, an archipelagic nation made up of more than 17,000 islands, has witnessed frequent deadly fire incidents, often linked to dense urban settings and limited emergency access.
Earlier this month, another major fire in the capital Jakarta engulfed a seven-storey office building, killing at least 22 people — underscoring the recurring danger posed by such disasters.
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