More than 200 die in Honduras prison fire: officials

A massive fire at Honduras prison occurred after a riot resulting to atleast 200 deaths, according to Reuters report.

The prison has about 800 inmates, and according to a preliminary report there are about 272 people killed. 

"There could be a lot more deaths," said Lucy Marder, head of forensic services in Comayagua as there are still prisoners trapped in their respective cells.

According to United Nations, Honduras has the highest murder rate in the world of 66.8% for every 100,000 inhabitants.