The death toll has risen to 29 after a fire on Tuesday at Beijing Changfeng Hospital. A preliminary investigation found the cause to be electric sparks caused by modification work, city authorities said at a Wednesday press briefing. The deadly incident prompted the city government to conduct city-wide safety hazard checks.
At least 21 people died in a fire at Beijing Changfeng Hospital on Tuesday, according to media reports.
The fire was reported at the hospital’s in-patient department in Beijing s Fengtai district. The fire department in the district received report of the fire at 12:57 pm and rushed to the scene along with public security, health and emergency departments, according to the Beijing Daily on Tuesday night.
Even without a home team to cheer for, Chinese fans and enterprises remain enthusiastic about the Qatar World Cup, as the global soccer showpiece, held for the first time in the Middle East, opened on Sunday.
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