In the fire in the retirement home in the north of China, 20 people died, The Chinese state news agency Sin-Chua reported on Wednesday. The cause of the fire is not yet known, TASR writes according to AP and DPA reports.
The fire broke out on Tuesday in the evening in a retirement home in Čheng-TE in the province of Chu-Pi, Six hours after the outbreak of fire was confirmed by 20 victims. CCTV state television reported that rescuers had taken the remaining 19 people from the facility to the hospital. According to AP, these persons did not suffer any injuries.
According to the media there, government experts, who coordinated rescue work, also arrived at the site of the fire. They still investigate the cause of the fire. AP referring to the Chinese media claims that Police have shown the “relevant” person responsible for the facility, However, the details were not mentioned.
