Fire

Fire at Werdha Damai Retirement Home in Indonesia Kills 16 Elderly Residents

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Werdha Damai

A devastating fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province in Indonesia, has claimed the lives of at least 16 people, most of them elderly residents. The blaze, which broke out late on Sunday, has drawn national attention to fire safety standards in care facilities housing vulnerable populations. … Read more

66 Killed in Fire at Turkey’s Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu

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Grand Kartal Hotel

In a harrowing event that unfolded in the early hours of January 21, 2025, a devastating fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Bolu, Turkey, claimed at least 66 lives, with the number tragically rising to 76 as more details emerged. The blaze, which started in the restaurant area, rapidly engulfed the wooden-clad 12-story hotel, … Read more