In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire engulfed a retirement home in Milan, Italy, claiming the lives of six people, according to emergency responders, reported DW.

Italian news agency ANSA reported that 81 people were rushed to the hospital in the aftermath of the fire.

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala addressed the media, stating that while firefighters swiftly extinguished the flames, the residents were tragically intoxicated by the fumes.

The fire brigade, noting the severity of the situation, declared, "Six people killed, numerous suffering from smoke inhalation hospitalised. Dozens of people saved by firefighters who immediately evacuated the building."

Reports from the AGI news agency revealed that five of the victims were women aged between 69 and 87, while the sixth was a 73-year-old man.

Luca Cari, spokesperson for the national firefighters' service, informed Reuters that three of the hospitalised individuals are in critical condition.

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<h2>What caused the fire?</h2>

As investigations continue, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Mayor Sala told DW&nbsp;that it appeared to have originated in a single room, claiming the lives of two residents in the blaze.

He emphasised that the tragedy could have been even more catastrophic, stating, "The fire did not spread, not even to the neighbouring rooms, but the smoke is just as deadly, and the four other victims died of smoke inhalation."

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Milan's fire chief, Nicola Micele, reported that four teams of firefighters promptly arrived at the scene after staff members raised the alarm upon spotting the smoke. Micele told broadcaster Rai News that the evacuation process was particularly challenging due to the heavy smoke and the presence of residents who were unable to walk.

The fire incident occurred at a privately-run retirement home known as "Casa per Coniugi," which reportedly provides accommodations for individuals who require assistance but do not require hospitalisation.

This tragic event serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and the need for continuous vigilance to ensure the well-being of vulnerable individuals in retirement homes.

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In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire engulfed a retirement home in Milan, Italy, claiming the lives of six people, according to emergency responders, reported DW.

In the early hours of Friday, a devastating fire engulfed a retirement home in Milan, Italy, claiming the lives of six people, according to emergency responders, reported DW. Italian news agency ANSA reported that 81 people were rushed to the hospital in the aftermath of the fire. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala addressed the media, stating that while firefighters swiftly extinguished the flames, the residents were tragically intoxicated by the fumes. The fire brigade, noting the severity of the situation, declared, "Six people killed, numerous suffering from smoke inhalation hospitalised. Dozens of people saved by firefighters who immediately evacuated the building." Reports from the AGI news agency revealed that five of the victims were women aged between 69 and 87, while the sixth was a 73-year-old man. Luca Cari, spokesperson for the national firefighters' service, informed Reuters that three of the hospitalised individuals are in critical condition. Watch the video here: What caused the fire? As investigations continue, the cause of the fire remains unknown. Mayor Sala told DW that it appeared to have originated in a single room, claiming the lives of two residents in the blaze. He emphasised that the tragedy could have been even more catastrophic, stating, "The fire did not spread, not even to the neighbouring rooms, but the smoke is just as deadly, and the four other victims died of smoke inhalation." Also read | Italy: Pantheon to start charging entry fee from Monday, says tourism ministry Milan's fire chief, Nicola Micele, reported that four teams of firefighters promptly arrived at the scene after staff members raised the alarm upon spotting the smoke. Micele told broadcaster Rai News that the evacuation process was particularly challenging due to the heavy smoke and the presence of residents who were unable to walk. The fire incident occurred at a privately-run retirement home known as "Casa per Coniugi," which reportedly provides accommodations for individuals who require assistance but do not require hospitalisation. This tragic event serves as a solemn reminder of the importance of fire safety measures and the need for continuous vigilance to ensure the well-being of vulnerable individuals in retirement homes. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Italy: Major fire in Milan retirement home kills six, leaves dozens injured

A suspected carbon monoxide leak in the Italian capital of Rome led to the deaths of five residents of a retirement home.

"Unfortunately there are five dead, then there are also five other residents in a serious condition and two care workers, a total of seven people in hospital," AFP quoted the local police as saying. 
 
After discovering 12 unconscious people in the care home, the morning team responsible for supervision of the building raised the alarm. The retirement home lies 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Rome. 
 
The five surviving residents are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital nearby, while two care assistants have been moved to a hospital in Rome.

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Most of them showed symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a press release from the Anti-COVID Crisis Unit of the Lazio region.

According to the statement, nine residents and three employees tested positive for COVID-19 this week.&nbsp;

Since then, most of them were set to be moved to a COVID-19 treatment facility on Saturday morning.

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The accident took place at the Villa Dei Diamanti care home in Lanuvio, a town situated near Rome. Italian firefighters, in a Tweet said the following - &nbsp;"Some residents have [been] killed, while others have been hospitalised”.

"It's a tragedy," Interior Ministry Undersecretary Carlo Sibilia said in a Facebook post.

A suspected carbon monoxide leak in the Italian capital of Rome led to the deaths of five residents of a retirement home. "Unfortunately there are five dead, then there are also five other residents in a serious condition and two care workers, a total of seven people in hospital," AFP quoted the local police as saying.

A suspected carbon monoxide leak in the Italian capital of Rome led to the deaths of five residents of a retirement home. "Unfortunately there are five dead, then there are also five other residents in a serious condition and two care workers, a total of seven people in hospital," AFP quoted the local police as saying. After discovering 12 unconscious people in the care home, the morning team responsible for supervision of the building raised the alarm. The retirement home lies 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Rome. The five surviving residents are currently undergoing treatment at a hospital nearby, while two care assistants have been moved to a hospital in Rome. Also read: Giant sinkhole appears in hospital's car park in Italy Most of them showed symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a press release from the Anti-COVID Crisis Unit of the Lazio region. According to the statement, nine residents and three employees tested positive for COVID-19 this week. Since then, most of them were set to be moved to a COVID-19 treatment facility on Saturday morning. Also read: Families of coronavirus victims sue Italy for 100 million euros The accident took place at the Villa Dei Diamanti care home in Lanuvio, a town situated near Rome. Italian firefighters, in a Tweet said the following - "Some residents have [been] killed, while others have been hospitalised”. "It's a tragedy," Interior Ministry Undersecretary Carlo Sibilia said in a Facebook post.

Carbon monoxide leak in Italian retirement home kills five

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Swiss violinist, Debora Vonwiller, performed on Wednesday (May 6) in front of the residents of a Retirement Homes Foundation in Zurich, bringing at least one of them to tears. The care home's residents are all over 65 years old and have hardly left their apartments for weeks.

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