A fire broke out in a store in Xinjiang province. This led to the death of 39 people, and the cause remains unclear. Or are there people still stuck inside the store?
Foreign news agencies reported that a fire broke out in a store in Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, central China. On the afternoon of Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the fire started from the basement. At least 39 people were killed and 9 others injured, and it is not known with certainty. Is there anyone still downstairs or still in danger?
The fire occurred at 3:24 pm local time. Chinese media published photos from the scene of the accident showing many fire engines and emergency vehicles. They gathered together at the scene of the accident. Meanwhile, the emergency headquarters in Sinyu City issued a statement stating that search and rescue work is continuing at the scene. The cause of the fire is being investigated.
President Xi Jinping issued a statement after the incident. Calling on officials to act decisively in the event of incidents that recur during this period and ensure the safety of people’s lives and property, including the stability of society as a whole.
Mr. Xi's statement comes after several fires in China in recent months. On January 21, a fire had just broken out in the student residence. The accident led to the death of 13 students in the central province of Henan, and the police arrested seven student housing workers.
In November 2023, a fire broke out in the coal company's office. 26 people were killed in northern Shaanxi province and dozens were injured a month ago. An explosion in a barbecue restaurant in the northwest killed 31 people in April of the same year. A fire broke out in a hospital in Beijing and there were 29 victims.
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