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11 dead, several injured in fire

Updated: 2014-12-15 09:34
(chinadaily.com.cn)

Eleven have been killed and at least 24 injured after a karaoke room caught fire in Changyuan county, Henan province, around 0:20 on Dec 15, according to the local government website.

The blaze was brought under control at about 1:05 am. Thirty-five people were rushed to the hospital, 11 of them succumbed to their injuries.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

11 dead, several injured in fire

The karaoke room is on fire in Changyuan county, Henan province, Dec 15. [Photo/ Sina Weibo]

 
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