NZ Hostel Fire That Claimed 6 Lives a ‘Dreadful Human Tragedy’: Australian PM

NZ Hostel Fire That Claimed 6 Lives a ‘Dreadful Human Tragedy’: Australian PM
A general view of the scene after a fire at Loafers Lodge in Wellington, New Zealand on May 16, 2023 Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images
Daniel Y. Teng
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The deadly hostel fire in New Zealand’s capital has been described by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as a “dreadful human tragedy.”

The fire, which engulfed parts of the fully booked 92-room Loafers Lodge hostel in Wellington, claimed the lives of six people, with several others unaccounted for.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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