At least eight people have been killed after a fire broke out at a disabled people’s home in the Czech Republic.
Thirty others were injured in the incident in the western town of Vejprty, on the border with Germany.
The fire has been put out by Czech crews, who were helped by German rescuers.
Local authorities said the blaze started in one room and spread to two others in the home, but the cause is not yet clear.
At least three people remain in hospital, two in serious condition.
“It is, for our city, a great tragedy because clients of the home… are part of our city,” said Vejprty Mayor Jitka Gavdunova.
The building housed 35 people, mostly men with mental disabilities, and is located some 100km (60 miles) north-west of the capital, Prague.
A fire was first reported at 04:49 (03:49 GMT), said emergency services spokesman Prokop Volenik.
Firefighters were at the scene within 10 minutes and the blaze was put out after around two hours.
Eight residents died from smoke inhalation. Poor weather also hampered efforts to transport the injured by helicopter.