A fire broke out earlier this evening at a residential building in Shanghai’s Xuhui district.
It’s unknown if there are casualties at this time.
The fire broke out just before 6pm at a lanehouse on Xiangyang Lu, near the corner of Changle Lu. Smoke could be seen rising from the property as flames appeared to engulf the third floor.
Photo by Gráinne Quinlan.
Dozens of firefighters were called to help put the flames out. Police and emergency workers in ambulances were also on standby.
Firetrucks on Xiangyang Lu. Photo by Bridget O'Donnell
By 6pm, the flames seemed to have been mostly put out. The lanehouse also appeared to remain intact, though the extent of the damage is unknown.
Small smoke clouds could be seen rising from the lanehouse at around 6pm as firefighters continued to douse the property in water. Photo by Bridget O'Donnell
It’s unclear exactly how the fire started. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
[Cover image via Gráinne Quinlan]
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