Locked doors blamed for Paraguay inferno tragedy

Locked doors prevented or slowed the escape of supermarket shoppers in Asuncion, Paraguay, from a fast-spreading fire that killed well over 300 people and injured hundreds more, survivors said.

Locked doors blamed for Paraguay inferno tragedy

Locked doors prevented or slowed the escape of supermarket shoppers in Asuncion, Paraguay, from a fast-spreading fire that killed well over 300 people and injured hundreds more, survivors said.

The market’s two owners, a manager and a security official were detained for questioning.

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