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OriginalSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityPublished05:18 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“High-Rise Fire Kills 14: Blaze rips through Taiyuan tower; authorities probe cause amid safety drive”

“On Sunday afternoon, a devastating fire erupted in a downtown high-rise building in Taiyuan, China. Firefighters responded swiftly, bringing the flames under control about two hours later, by 7 pm local time.”

Taiyuan high-rise fire kills 14, 38 rescued; investigation underway

Key points

  • A high-rise fire in Taiyuan, capital of Shanxi, killed 14 people.
  • The blaze began around 4:59 pm local time and was controlled about two hours later.
  • Rescue operations ended by 8:30 pm with 38 people evacuated to hospital.
  • Authorities are investigating the fire's cause according to state media.
  • China had launched a nationwide high-rise fire safety drive after earlier deadly incidents.
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