As many as 31 elderly Canadians are missing and five are confirmed dead after a fire destroyed Residence du Havre in L'Isle-Verte, an old people's home in Quebec. The blaze was first reported about 00:30 local time (05:30 GMT), 225km east of Quebec City. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said there was little doubt the loss of life would be "considerable". Many of the residents used wheelchairs and walking frames, officials said. Emergency crews were able to save about 20 of the home's 50-60 residents, three of whom were injured.