Fire at Flamengo training centre in Rio Brazil kills 10 people

A fire on Friday morning left ten people dead and three people injured at Flamengo's training centre in Rio de Janeiro.

According to the fire department of Rio de 

Janeiro, which was called into action at 5 

a.m. local time, there is one person in a 

serious condition among the wounded.

Band News radio reported that firefighters 

confirmed the victims were between 14 

and 17 years old and were sleeping in a 

lodge.

The blaze happened at the Brazilian club's 

state-of-the-art centre that was expanded 

only two months ago.

There is still no official information about 

what caused the fire.

Aerial imagery made by "Record" and 

"Globo" broadcasters shows a red-black 

CT area completely destroyed by flames. 

The fire has since been controlled.

It would appear that upon hearing the 

news, Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr - who 

joined from the Braziian club,

 tweeted: "What sad news! Let's pray for 

everyone! Be strong, be strong, be strong."