Key facts
- A fire occurred at a nursing home in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka.
- 12 residents died in the fire.
- Eight residents were hospitalized.
- The director of the establishment has been arrested.
- 51 people were rescued from the home.
A fire broke out at a home for older people in Anguruwatota, Sri Lanka, resulting in the deaths of 12 residents and hospitalizing eight others. The director of the establishment has been arrested. A total of 51 people were rescued from the home and are receiving care from the military and local officials. Police have deployed two teams to investigate the cause of the fire.