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At least 22 girls dead after fire at children's shelter

A fire has swept through the female section of a crowded children's shelter near Guatemala City, killing at least 22 girls and leaving dozens more injured.

At least 22 girls dead after fire at children's shelter

Thu, 09 Mar, 2017 - 06:29

A fire has swept through the female section of a crowded children's shelter near Guatemala City, killing at least 22 girls and leaving dozens more injured.

Distraught relatives waited outside the walled facility for news of their children.

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