Deadly Hostel Fire in Wellington, New Zealand.

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Deadly Hostel Fire in Wellington, New Zealand.
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At least six people have died and several others are missing following a fire at a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. More than 50 people were rescued from the four-storey Loafers Lodge hostel, but 11 people remain unaccounted for. The cause of the blaze is unknown, but police are investigating whether it was deliberately lit. The hostel was designated as an emergency accommodation provider in 2011 and caters to both short and long-term guests, including unemployed and homeless people.

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