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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka has killed 12 people, police say

Nursing Home Sri Lanka Police
Sri Lanka Nursing Home Fire - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

A fire at a nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 12 residents and injured eight others, police said Thursday.

The fire started late Wednesday at the home in Anguruwatota town. Fifty-one residents were rescued, police spokesman Fredrick Wootler said.

The director of the home was arrested on suspicion of causing deaths through negligence. An investigation is underway.

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