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Six Die in Wellington Hostel Fire; Arson Suspected

  • New Zealand authorities suspect arson in a fire at a Wellington hostel that killed at least six people.
  • The fire broke out on the top floor of Loafers Lodge, a hostel that provided housing for vulnerable groups.
  • The building had no fire sprinklers, prompting calls for improved safety regulations.
  • Police have accounted for 92 of the hostel's residents but are still searching for others unaccounted for.
  • A man has been charged with arson in connection with the deadly blaze.
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