Twenty people died in nursing homes in northeastern China.
The Blaze of the Hebei Province’s chengde city was released on Tuesday night and disappeared in about two hours.
19 people survived the fire and were taken to the hospital for observation.
The authorities are investigating the cause of the flame, and the person in charge of the house has been detained. Other details could not be used immediately.
In social media, some demanded a thorough investigation, and others expressed compassion for the elderly victims.
Weibo users said, “The elderly already have a mobility problem.” “I can’t imagine how desperately they felt during the fire.”
According to authorities, China has doubled between 2019 and 2024 as nursing homes and elderly nursing facilities have increased as the aging population increases.
In 2023, 29 people died. Many people were injured by the elderly -dozens. Beijing private hospitals have set fire.
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2025-04-09 08:05:00
