6 people died in a fire in a hotel in New Zealand

At least six people died on Monday after a massive fire broke out overnight at a hotel in Wellington, New Zealand, although it is estimated that the toll could rise to ten deaths.

Officials in the country have said that eleven people are missing and many others are still missing 52 people have already been rescued. However, the NZ Herald reports that authorities are yet to release the number of injured. Emergency services went to the hotel at 00:30 (local time) after a fire broke out on the third floor of the building.

Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris HipkinsHe said New Zealanders had “awakened to the tragic events this morning” and offered his condolences to the families and victims of the incident.

Noting that investigations into the fire have begun, Hipkins assured that there was an accident.Incredibly shocking« For rescue services.

For her part, Housing Minister Megan Woods pointed out that the building complies with the required standards and was inspected earlier in the year.