8 dead, 15 injured in north China market fire: local authorities

AFP | Beijing, China
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A devastating fire broke out early Saturday morning in a vegetable market located in the Qiaoxi district of Zhangjiakou, Hebei Province, in northern China. The fire, which began at approximately 8:40 am, tragically claimed the lives of eight individuals and left 15 others injured, according to local authorities.

Emergency response teams, including firefighters, medical personnel, and rescue workers, rushed to the scene to manage the situation. The open flames were successfully extinguished by 10:10 am, and by 12:50 pm, the rescue operations were completed. The authorities confirmed that the injured victims have been transferred to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving medical treatment. Fortunately, their conditions are not life-threatening at this time.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and local authorities have promised to release further updates once more information becomes available. The tragic event has raised concerns over safety in crowded marketplaces, as investigations continue into the exact cause of the fire.

As the community mourns the lives lost, efforts are being made to provide support to the victims' families and to ensure the safety of similar locations in the future.