Overview
- The blaze broke out around 8:36 p.m. Sunday at the Panti Werdha Damai facility in Ranomuut, Paal Dua District, Manado.
- Police confirm 16 fatalities and report three additional people were injured.
- Three Manado city fire engines brought the fire under control by about 9:30 p.m.
- Survivors were taken to Manado City Regional Hospital and Permata Bunda Hospital, and authorities say 12 residents were evacuated unhurt.
- Bodies were moved to Bhayangkara Hospital for identification as forensic teams conduct a crime-scene examination and interview witnesses.