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29 Dead in Beijing Hospital Fire, Investigation Ongoing

The fire took place at Changfeng Hospital in Fengtai district, Beijing.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 19 April 2023

WATCH: People Jump from Buildings to Avoid Fire in Hangzhou

A fire broke out in a local ice sculpture park in Hangzhou and residents had to jump from second and third-floor windows to avoid the blaze.

by Lars James Hamer, 09 June 2022

WATCH: Fire in Beijing's 798 Art District Draws Onlookers

A fire was reported at around 5pm on Sunday, April 18.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 19 April 2021

Meet the Beijing Residents Affected by the 40-Day Evacuation Campaign

We find out what it was like being caught up in the city's 'safety campaign,' in residents' own words.

by Dominique Wong, 09 January 2018

5 Die in Yet Another Beijing Apartment Fire

The fire was caused by two electric bikes that were charging inside the building.

by That's Beijing, 14 December 2017

11 Detained Following Deadly Skyscraper Fire in Tianjin

Police have detained 11 suspects​ after a fire killed 10 and injured five others in a high rise in Tianjin on Friday.

by Justine Lopez, 04 December 2017

BREAKING: 10 Dead in Tianjin Skyscraper Fire

Ten are dead and five others injured after a fire broke out in a high rise building in Tianjin early Friday morning.

by Justine Lopez, 01 December 2017

Deadly Apartment Fire in Beijing Caused By Faulty Wiring, Not Arson

Authorities detained 18 workers and apartment managers in the case.

by Justine Lopez, 28 November 2017

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