16 dead, 75 rescued in department store fire in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, China.

16 Dead, 75 Rescued in Department Store Fire in Southwest China: Firefighters in Zigong City, Sichuan Province, battled a massive blaze in a 14-story building housing a department store, offices, restaurants, and a movie theater. The death toll has risen to 16 as rescue efforts continue. The cause of the fire and the number of people still trapped inside the building remains unclear.

July 17, 2024
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