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4 toddlers killed when set alight at Brazil day care center

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AP Sao Paulo
Officials say a security guard at a day care center in southeastern Brazil doused children with alcohol and then set it alight, killing at least four children and injuring 20.

A firefighter in the city of Janauba said by telephone that the guard was among those injured in today's attack and is in serious condition.

He said the victims were aged 1 to 4 years.

The daycare center cares for about 70 children. The motive of the attack is still unclear.
 

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First Published: Oct 05 2017 | 11:28 PM IST

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