Fire At Jordanian Elderly Care Center, 6 People Died

JAKARTA - The fire broke out on Friday morning at a private elderly care center in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The fire killed six people and injured five others.

Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa said the fire occurred on the first floor of the White Family Association center, which was inhabited by 111 people.

The Ministry of Health said there were 66 patients who experienced shortness of breath, some were burned.

Eleven people are being treated in intensive care units at government hospitals.

Bani Mustafa said authorities had evacuated all remaining occupants to other treatment facilities, according to the Petra state news agency.