Deadly fire rips through Shanxi office building
At least 26 people have been killed in a fire that tore through a building in Shanxi province. The blaze started at around 6.50am on Thursday at a five-storey building belonging to the Yongju coal mine company in Lishi District, Luliang City. Video footage posted on social media site Weibo showed bright flames and thick black smoke billowing out of the building. More than 60 people were treated at hospital. Authorities are investigating the cause of the disaster. According to Xinhua News Agency, Yongju has a production capacity of 120 tonnes a year. (Agencies)_____________________________
Last updated: 2023-11-16 HKT 16:52 