Fire in a residential complex in northern China leaves at least 14 dead
“Fire in residential complex in northern China leaves at lesat 14 dead”
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A fire reported at an apartment complex in the city of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, in northern China, left a toll of at least 14 dead. Rescue efforts concluded on Sunday and authorities are investigating the causes of the disaster.
The fire in the Yingze district broke out around 16:59 local time on Sunday and the visible flames were extinguished around 19:00. Search and rescue operations concluded approximately an hour and a half after the fire was put out.
Initially, authorities reported that 38 people were transferred to hospitals for medical attention, five of whom had died in an initial balance that later rose to 14 fatal victims.
Assistance and aftermath management efforts are ongoing in parallel with the official investigation to determine the origin of the fire, against the backdrop of several similar incidents reported in recent months across the country.
- At least 14 people died in the Taiyuan fire.
- The disaster occurred in a residential complex in the Yingze district.
- 38 people were initially transferred to hospital centers.
- Local authorities are investigating the causes of the fire.
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