In all , 19 people died , most at a child care center . The victims are nine girls , six boys , four teachers , and two would - be rescuers . Four were Spanish , one from New Zealand ; one from South Africa and one from Australia . `` When I got a little bit closer , I realized the smoke was just increasing and people were still shopping . The nationalities of the other nine are not known .
In all , 19 people died , most at a child care center . The victims are nine girls , six boys , four teachers , and two would - be rescuers . Four were Spanish , one from New Zealand ; one from South Africa and one from Australia . The nationalities of the other nine are not known .