20 killed in fire at northern China nursing home, probe under way

A tragic fire at a nursing home in Hebei province, China, has claimed the lives of at least 20 people. The blaze erupted around 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday in Longhua County, approximately 180 kilometres from Beijing. While the fire has been brought under control, several elderly residents were evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment.

20 killed in fire at northern China nursing home, probe under way
A tragic fire at a nursing home in Hebei province, China, has claimed the lives of at least 20 people. The blaze erupted around 9:00 pm local time on Tuesday in Longhua County, approximately 180 kilometres from Beijing. While the fire has been brought under control, several elderly residents were evacuated to nearby hospitals for treatment.