A general view of the scene after a fire at Loafers Lodge on May 16, 2023 in Wellington, New Zealand. “We are deeply shocked and saddened by news of a fire at the Loafers Lodge Hostel in Wellington overnight,” the spokesman said. Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell said it was not known whether any Australians were staying at the hostel. A close-up of the damage to Loafers Lodge exterior. Tamrat Isse Adan has lived in a room on the second floor of the Loafers Lodge since last year.

Source: Stuff May 15, 2023 20:46 UTC