19 dead and 13 others missing in fire at Quebec seniors’ home
L’ISLE-VERTE, Qc – Nineteen people have now been confirmed dead with another 13 still listed as missing after last week’s blaze at a seniors’ residence in eastern Quebec.
Provincial police gave the update late this afternoon.
Thursday’s fire destroyed the residence in L’Isle-Verte, about 240 kilometres northeast of Quebec City.
A commemorative ceremony is scheduled in L’Isle-Verte this coming Saturday.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has confirmed his attendance.
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