AT least 16 people have been killed after a massive blaze ripped through a nursing home in Chile.
Firefighters rushed to save trapped residents as the horror fire engulfed the retirement facility near the city of Pitrufquén.
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Only ten people were able to be evacuated in time.
The tragedy unfolded after the blaze broke out at around 10.30pm yesterday.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Shocking footage shows fire engines gathered outside the home as plumes of smoke billow into the sky.
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A hug fireball call be seen engulfing the home as out-of-control flames burst into the sky.
Firefighters, cops and officials are working at the scene to clear debris and secure the area.
A nearby high school has been designated as a shelter for those affected.
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