Tragedy struck in Nanjing, China, where a residential building became the site of a devastating fire. According to local authorities, 15 lives were lost and 44 others were injured in this horrific incident. The flames consumed the building, leaving behind a scene of grief and chaos. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue those affected and extinguish the fire.
According to officials, the fire ignited early on Friday morning. A preliminary investigation indicates that the source of the blaze was the first floor of the building, where electric bikes had been stored. The flames rapidly engulfed the structure, leading to devastating consequences. Emergency responders worked tirelessly to control the fire and rescue those affected.
After the fire in Nanjing has killed 15 people, it was found that the residential community had reported two fires previously before the Friday incident. A fire that broke out in 2019 in the community was also due to an excessive and densely packed parking of electric bikes on an… pic.twitter.com/u7Io8XLtg2
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The Yuhuatai district in Nanjing, a bustling city with a population of over eight million, witnessed this tragic incident. Nanjing is situated approximately 260 kilometers northwest of Shanghai. The fire that engulfed the residential building has left a profound impact on the community.
At 6:00 am, the fire was successfully extinguished, and the search and rescue operation concluded around 2:00 pm on Friday, as confirmed by the authorities. The tireless efforts of emergency responders ensured that the situation was brought under control, but the impact of this tragedy will be felt for a long time.
Footage shared on Chinese social networks depicted a towering skyscraper engulfed in flames during the late hours of the night. Thick black smoke billowed from the building, creating a stark and ominous scene. Other images revealed the ferocity of the fire as it consumed several floors, with emergency vehicle lights flashing nearby in the darkness
The 44 injured people were sent to hospital for treatment, officials added. One was in “critical condition” while another was seriously injured, they said.
At a press conference, city mayor Chen Zhichang offered his condolences and apologies to the victims’ families.
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