GAZA, Nov 17 (KUNA) -- Health authorities in Gaza said on Thursday at least 21 Palestinians have died in a fire that broke out at a house in Tel Al-Zaatar in the Jabalia refugee camp, north of the Strip.
Some 21 deaths were confirmed at Indonesian Hospital in Gaza, Dr. Salah Abu Laila, head of the ambulance and emergency unit, told local radio, expecting the number to increase.
Gaza Civil Defense staff have managed to put out the fire, a press statement read, as the search for survivors continues. (end) wab.sd