China: 26 dead and scores in hospital after Shanxi building fire

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1970-01-01 08:00

The fire broke out at a four-storey structure owned by a coal company in Shanxi province.

At least 26 people have died after a fire tore through an office building in northern China, state media report.

The fire at the four-storey building in Luliang City, Shanxi province broke out at around 07:00 local time on Thursday (23:00 GMT Wednesday).

Of the dozens evacuated from the Yongju...