As many as 17 folks died in a restaurant fireplace in China. The injured have been despatched to hospital for therapy.
Authorities mentioned the reason for the incident is underneath investigation.
A hearth at a restaurant in northeastern China on Wednesday killed 17 folks and injured three, in line with native authorities.
The blaze broke out at 12:40 pm in an eatery within the metropolis of Changchun, the native authorities mentioned in an announcement posted on the Weibo social media platform.
Firefighters “rushed to the scene” and accomplished search and rescue work by 3 pm, the assertion mentioned.
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“The injured have been sent to hospital for treatment while posthumous care for the victims is being carried out,” it added.
Authorities mentioned the reason for the incident is underneath investigation.
Changchun is an auto manufacturing middle and the capital of Jilin province.
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