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Devastating Fire at Wellington Hostel Kills at Least Six and Leaves 11 Unaccounted For

At least six people have been killed in a devastating fire that ripped through a hostel in Wellington, New Zealand overnight, with 11 people still unaccounted for. Firefighters responded to the blaze at Loafers Lodge hostel late Monday night, forcing 52 people to flee the four-story building. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has confirmed that the number of fatalities is likely to rise, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.