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Tragedy Strikes Manado: Fire Claims 16 Lives at Retirement Home

JAKARTA – A devastating fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, has claimed the lives of 16 residents, local authorities confirmed Monday. The blaze, which broke out on Sunday night, was eventually extinguished, but not before causing significant damage and trapping many of the elderly residents inside.

According to state news agency Antara, local police official Alamsyah P. Hasibuan stated that the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

News channel Metro TV aired footage showing the intensity of the fire, turning the night sky orange. Some residents were seen bravely assisting in the rescue of at least one elderly individual.

Jimmy Rotinsulu, chief of Manado’s fire department, told Metro TV that many residents were trapped inside the building, with another three suffering burn injuries. The advanced age and limited mobility of the residents hampered rescue efforts.

The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the deadly fire.

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