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Global Headlines China: Fire breaks out at inn, nine die
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 17 Aug 2023, 10:11 pm Print
China A file photo of firefighters fighting to bring the flames under control. Photo Courtesy: Pixabay
At least nine people were killed and two others injured after a fire broke out early Friday at an inn in Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, said the local emergency management authority.
The incident occurred at an inn with a brick-and-concrete structure at around 1:02 a.m. Friday in Zhaoxing Township, reports Xinhua news agency.
The fire was extinguished at around 1:35 a.m.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway.
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