Fire in Brazil claims lives of at least 10
Local authorities in Brazil have reported that a fire in a hotel building used as a temporary shelter for the homeless claimed the lives of at least 10 people.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Friday morning in a three-story building in the city of Porto Alegre. The building was previously a hotel but recently repurposed as a shelter for the homeless.
Health authorities in Brazil confirmed the deaths of 10 individuals and added that the building was being used without proper legal authorization.
Despite several rescued injured individuals being transferred to hospitals, the exact number of casualties remains undisclosed, though local media reports suggest 11 wounded individuals, some in critical condition.
It’s reported that the fire took approximately three hours to contain. Further details regarding the cause of the incident and additional specifics have not been provided, with investigations underway.
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