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Chile: 16 elderly dead in Pitrufquén care-home fire; ID process underway
BioBío ChileLO·CL·3 days ago
A fire at the El Edén nursing home in Pitrufquén, Chile, killed 16 elderly residents. The cause is under investigation, with questions emerging about fire safety compliance at the facility. The incident highlights systemic risks in elder-care infrastructure and may prompt regulatory scrutiny.