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A fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 12 residents and injured eight others, police said Thursday.

Axar.az reports, citing The Associated Press, the fire started late Wednesday at the home in Anguruwatota town.

Fifty-one residents were rescued, police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said. He said people with mental illnesses were also housed there.

The director of the home was arrested on suspicion of causing deaths through negligence. An investigation is underway.

Date
2026.06.04 / 16:25
Author
Axar.az
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