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Fire in Taiyuan apartment building kills 14

World · First reported 9 Nov, 04:31 · Updated 04:52

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A fire in an apartment building in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, killed 14 people, according to reports citing Chinese state media and local authorities. The fire was extinguished and rescue efforts were completed; its cause remains under investigation.

  • The fire broke out around 5pm on Sunday in Taiyuan, Shanxi province.
  • Fourteen people died; 38 people were taken to hospital for treatment, according to Xinhua.
  • The fire was extinguished on Sunday, rescue efforts were completed, and the cause was still under investigation.
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Location
Taiyuan, Shanxi province, northern China
Reported start time
Around 5pm on Sunday
Deaths
14
Taken to hospital
38 people, according to Xinhua
Cause
Under investigation

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