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New Zealand Police Say Hostel Fire that Killed 6 Was Arson

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) – New Zealand police said Wednesday they believe a fire that killed at least six people in a Wellington hostel was arson and launched a homicide investigation. Police Inspector Dion Bennett said they haven’t yet arrested …

26 Bodies Found as Search Ends at Cambodian Hotel Fire Site

POIPET, Cambodia (AP) — The search for bodies in the wreckage of a burned-out casino hotel complex in western Cambodia has concluded with 26 people confirmed dead, a senior official said late Friday. Banteay Meanchey province Governor Um Reatrey told …

Downtown Phoenix Hotel Remains Closed After Electrical Fire

A major hotel in downtown Phoenix, Ariz., remains closed as workers repair damage from a weekend fire. The fire at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel forced the evacuation of approximately 800 guests, who were relocated to other hotels. No injuries …

Fire at Hotel in China Kills 11, Injures 50

A fire at an Internet cafe spread to a hotel in central China on Sunday, killing 11 people and injuring 50 others, state media and firefighters said. The fire broke out just after 6:30 a.m. Sunday in Xiangyang city in …