Czech Republic fire: Eight killed in blaze at home for disabled people

A fire has torn through a home for people with mental disabilities in the Czech Republic, killing eight male patients. The blaze broke out in the home in the northwestern town of Vejprty before 5am on Sunday, according to Prokop Volenik, a spokesperson for the regional rescue service. An additional 30 people were injured in the blaze and transported to nearby hospitals, Mr Volenik added. Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Four people were seriously injured, Vejprty mayor Jitka Gadunova said. She went on to say those who were killed mostly died from smoke inhalation. “It is, for our city, a great tragedy because...