The home's air-conditioning had been out since Hurricane Irma struck
At least eight people have died at a nursing home in Hollywood, Florida, according to an article on the CNN website.
The home's air-conditioning had been out since Hurricane Irma struck Sunday.
The mayor of Hollywood, Fla., said she did not have any details about the causes of death, and that authorities are investigating.
Firefighters are helping evacuate about 100 people from the facility.
September 15, 2017
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