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Eight die in Belgian home blaze Deadly fire at Belgian care home
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Eight people have been killed in a fire at a retirement home in the northern Belgian town of Melle. Eight people have been killed in a fire at a retirement home in the northern Belgian town of Melle, officials say.
The fire broke out at the Kanunnik Triest home, which houses about 90 residents, local media said.The fire broke out at the Kanunnik Triest home, which houses about 90 residents, local media said.
Emergency services evacuated the rest of the occupants to a nearby hall. Two rescuers were taken to hospital after inhaling fumes.Emergency services evacuated the rest of the occupants to a nearby hall. Two rescuers were taken to hospital after inhaling fumes.
A nurse told the De Standaard newspaper the fire was caused by an overheating fan on the first floor.A nurse told the De Standaard newspaper the fire was caused by an overheating fan on the first floor.
Melle is about 10km from the centre of Ghent. Melle is some 10km (six miles) from the centre of Ghent and has a population of about 10,000.
The blaze broke out at about 2000 local time (1800 GMT) and has been brought under control.