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A fire ripped through a hostel in New Zealand’s capital overnight, killing at least six people and forcing others to flee in their pajamas in what a fire chief called his “worst nightmare.” Six bodies have been found so far but not all areas of the building had been searched yet. The incident controller for Fire and Emergency New Zealand said the roof collapsed, bringing debris down on the top floor and making the area unsafe. One resident said smoke was pouring under his door on the top floor of the four-story building. He jumped out a window, landing on a roof two floors below. The Loafers Lodge offered affordable rooms for short or long stays to people of a wide range of ages. Some were vulnerable people placed there by government agencies.

New zealandNew zealand generalRichard macleanChris hipkinsAnthony albaneseBruce stubbsNick pyattTala siliLoafers lodgeAssociated pressWellington city councilPolice inspector dion bennettEmergency newWellington regionalPrime minister chris hipkinsInspector dion bennett