Fire disaster in China! At least 14 people died

A fire broke out in a building in Shanxi province in northern China yesterday. Flames rising from a high-rise building in Taiyuan city killed at least 14 people. Chinese authorities reported that 25 people, 9 of whom were seriously ill, were treated in hospital.

While the flames were extinguished after approximately two hours, rescue efforts were completed at 20.30 local time. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.