Fire kills 12 in south China residential building: state media
Summary
A fire in a four-storey residential building in Shantou, Guangdong province, China, killed 12 people and injured four others. The blaze was extinguished within an hour and investigations are ongoing.
Key Points
- A fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Shantou, Guangdong province, China.
- The fire resulted in 12 deaths and four injuries.
- The building was a self-built reinforced concrete structure with about 150 square meters affected.
- China launched a campaign against fire hazards in high-rise buildings following a recent deadly blaze in Hong Kong.
