A fire at the Werdha Damai retirement home in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, claimed the lives of at least 16 elderly residents late Sunday evening. Three others sustained burn injuries, while 12 people were rescued and taken to local hospitals. The cause of the blaze, which firefighters took over two hours to extinguish, is currently under investigation. Authorities are working on identifying the victims and coordinating with their families. Footage showed flames engulfing the building, with some residents assisting others in escaping.