L'ISLE-VERTE, Que. -- Nineteen people have now been confirmed dead with another 13 still listed as missing after last week's blaze at a seniors' residence in eastern Quebec.

Provincial police gave the update late this afternoon.

Thursday's fire destroyed the residence in L'Isle-Verte, about 240 kilometres northeast of Quebec City.

A commemorative ceremony is scheduled in L'Isle-Verte this coming Saturday.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has confirmed his attendance.