Tragedy in Brazil: 10 people killed in a fire at "Flamengo" club academy

2019-02-08 15:46

The fire broke out in the dormitory of the youth training center of the Brazilian "Flamengo" team in Rio de Janeiro, killing 10 people, including six young soccer players, reports BBC.

Three more people aged 14, 15, and 16 were injured in the fire.

It is reported that the fire broke out while the players were sleeping in the dormitory, and the cause of the tragedy is unknown.

"Flamengo" is one of the largest and best-known football clubs in Brazil.

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