A massive fire broke out at a chemical and industrial goods trading factory in Anyang City. Thirty-eight people died, two were slightly injured, and the fire was caused by illegal welding equipment.
Chinese and world media reported today (Nov. 22) that the fire happened at 4:00 pm on Monday. In the Kaixinda Trading Factory in Anyang City, Henan Province, more than 60 fire trucks and 240 personnel from various departments were dispatched in four hours to help stop the fire, and after midnight, the fire can be completely extinguished.
Latest news reports indicate that 38 people died in this fire. many of them are women and at least two others were slightly injured.
According to company registration information, Kaixinda Trading Co., Ltd. operates as a wholesaler of various industrial products. including specialty chemicals
Authorities have now arrested a group of suspects linked to the crime in the fire in order to investigate them.
Henan, a very populous province and China’s central economic powerhouse, There have been several serious accidents that led to investigations and arrests by local officials in April. Five officers have been arrested after a building collapse on the outskirts of Changsha, capital of Henan province, killed 53 people
The deadliest fire in China was a 2015 fire at a chemical warehouse in Tianjin that killed 137 people, most of the dead being police and firefighters.
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