At least 16 dead after huge blaze engulfs nursing home as firefighters rush to rescue trapped residents

AT least 16 people have been killed after a massive blaze ripped through a nursing home in Chile. Firefighters rushed to save trapped residents as the horror fire engulfed the retirement facility near the city of Pitrufquén. At least 16 people have been killed in a major fire at a Chilean nursing homeCredit: Refer to source Fire crews were able to evacuate ten of the residents Credit: x.com/@fdo2000 Only ten people were able to be evacuated in time. The tragedy unfolded after the blaze broke out at around 10.30pm yesterday. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Shocking footage shows fire engines gathered outside the home as plumes of smoke billow into the sky. Shocking footage shows the fire engulf the facilityCredit: Refer to source The cause of the fire is currently under investigationCredit: Refer to source A hug fireball call be seen engulfing the home as out-of-control flames burst into the sky. Firefighters, cops and officials are working at the scene to clear debris and secure the area. A nearby high school has been designated as a shelter for those affected. The nursing home is located in Villa Comuy, around 20 miles west of Pitrufquén and 460 miles south of Chilean capital Santiago. Most read in The Sun A similar tragedy occurred when ten people were killed in a nursing home fire in Chile in 2018. More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun. Comment now