More than 60 people were taken to safety. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
At least 25 people died in a fire at a coal mining company building in northwest China’s Shanxi province. According to reports on Thursday, more than 60 people were brought to safety during the rescue work, most of whom were hospitalized. According to authorities, the fire is now under control. However, rescue work is still ongoing.
The exact cause of the fire was initially unclear. Chinese state media reported that the fire broke out in the early morning hours on the second floor of a five-story building in the city of Lüliang. According to authorities, the exact number of victims is still to be determined.
Working conditions in China’s mining industry are considered extremely dangerous. According to official data, there were 518 accidents in mines last year. The second largest economy in the world is a major producer of coal worldwide. (APA)