Tragedy in Brazil: eleven dead after the fire of the hospital | Chronic

At least 11 people died from a fire in a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, according to local authorities, who confirmed this morning the discovery of the bodies.

The flames started around 6:30 pm Thursday and, according to initial investigations, its origin would be due to a short circuit, reported the agency. DPA

The fire department managed to extinguish the fire in two hours and after evicting the building located in the district of Maracaná.

"The hospital has 200 beds, it was almost full, everyone had to be transferred," explained his owner, Jose Badim

Television images showed television images, while nurses, doctors and volunteers ran for the patients.

Mattresses and stretchers were placed on the asphalt in the street, while ambulances were trying to get to the hospital to transfer patients in more delicate conditions to other hospitals.