Reported 3 months ago
A fire broke out in a department store in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, China, on the evening of July 17, 2024, engulfing a 14-story building in flames and thick smoke, leading to 16 fatalities. Firefighters and rescue teams were mobilized to extinguish the fire successfully by around 8 p.m., with many still trapped inside being rescued. The detailed cause of the fire is still under investigation, as reports indicate multiple ignition points on different floors of the building.
Source: YAHOO