Fire in Slovak Roma Settlement Kills Five, Including Four Children

The blaze destroyed container shelters, leaving 30 homeless, as authorities investigate arson as a possible cause.

A fire broke out early Thursday in a Roma settlement in Velky Saris, Slovakia, killing five people, including four children.
The fire destroyed multiple container-like shelters, displacing 30 residents and leaving them homeless.
Authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident, with arson not ruled out as a possible cause.
Firefighters rescued 18 individuals during the blaze, but the victims' bodies were only discovered after the fire was extinguished.
The incident highlights the precarious living conditions of marginalized communities and raises concerns about systemic inequalities and emergency preparedness.