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The horror film franchise 'Hostel' is being developed into a TV series at Peacock, with Eli Roth writing, directing, and executive producing, and Paul Giamatti attached to star. The show is based on the story of tourists kidnapped and tortured by the Elite Hunting Club in Eastern Europe, and is in early development with plot details under wraps.
At least six people have died in a fire that engulfed a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. The cause of the fire is not known, but emergency services are treating the incident as suspicious. The hostel provided accommodation for people including construction workers, hospital staff and those serving sentences in the community for minor crimes. The death toll could rise as rescue teams search through the gutted building.
At least six people have died in a fire that engulfed a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand. The top floor of the four-story Loafers Lodge hostel was well alight when firefighters arrived just after midnight. 52 people were evacuated, but it is unclear how many were inside at the time. The cause of the fire is unknown. A mayoral relief fund has been set up for those impacted by the fire, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has offered assistance.
A fire broke out at a hostel in New Zealand's capital, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee the four-story building. The Loafers Lodge offered basic, affordable rooms with shared lounges, kitchens, and laundry facilities to people of a wide range of ages. The cause of the fire is not yet known, and the building had no fire sprinklers. Emergency officials said that the building was not currently safe for police to enter, and it could take authorities some time to confirm the number of dead. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered Australian assistance.
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.