At least six people are dead after a massive fire ripped through a Wellington hostel early yesterday morning, with more still unaccounted for in what is one of New Zealand's deadliest fires. Dozens of people were trapped as thick smoke filled Loafers Lodge's corridors and rooms, many woken by yelling and warnings to evacuate. Authorities have confirmed the 92-room Newtown lodge did not have sprinklers and residents have said many people living in the building were elderly. A convicted arsonist, who was staying at the hostel at the time, told the Herald he was yesterday interviewed by police.

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