Deadly Fire Erupts at New Zealand Hostel, Claims 6 Lives

A fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand, has killed at least six people, with the number of fatalities expected to rise. The Loafers Lodge hostel had 52 people accounted for, but firefighters were still searching for others. The cause of the fire is unknown, and the building was not equipped with fire sprinklers. The hostel provided short-term and long-term rentals and was used by various government agencies. Investigations will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire and why the building was not retrofitted with sprinkler systems.