In Guatemala, at least 19 people died and 25 injured in a fire at a shelter for abused children in San Jose Pinula today. <br/><br/>According to the firefighters, the cause of the blaze and the number of children among those killed not immediately known. Injured people were taken to the state hospitals in Guatemala City. <br/><br/>The Virgin of the Assumption Safe Home takes minors under age 18 who are victims of family maltreatment or found living on the street. <br/><br/><br/>Initial reports suggested that some of the children and teenagers in the shelter had protested overnight against poor food and treatment by staff. <br/><br/>