Children killed in Estonian fire

A fire has swept through a home for disabled children in the western Estonian town of Haapsalu, killing 10 children.



Nine adults and 37 children were inside the one-storey wooden building when the fire started during the children's' afternoon nap.



Rescuers said by the time fire-fighters arrived at the scene the building was completely in flames.



The cause of the blaze has not yet been established.



The Social Affairs Minister says fire safety and alarm systems at the home were last checked last month.



The Estonian government has declared today a national day of mourning.