Manado, Indonesia – At least 16 people have tragically lost their lives following a devastating fire at a nursing home in the city of Manado, Indonesia.

Local authorities confirmed that the blaze broke out at the Panti Werdha Damai retirement on Monday. Emergency fire crews were deployed to the scene and successfully brought the flames under control, preventing further spread. Officials from the North Sulawesi regional police stated that the process of identifying the victims is currently underway, while survivors have been evacuated to a nearby hospital for medical attention. An official investigation has been launched to determine the precise circumstances and the initial cause of the outbreak.