Eight killed in fire at home for disabled people in Czech Republic

At least eight people have been killed after a fire broke out at a disabled people’s home in the Czech Republic.

Thirty others were injured in the incident in the western town of Vejprty, on the border with Germany.

The fire has been put out by Czech crews, who were helped by German rescuers.

Local authorities said the blaze started in one room and spread to two others in the home, but the cause is not yet clear.

At least three people remain in hospital, two in serious condition.

Via NYT/BBC