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A fire in China’s Jiangxi province has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 39 lives

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident

Victims

39

Wounded

9

Date

January 24, 2024

What happened

A fire erupted in a commercial building in Jiangxi province, China, claiming the lives of at least 39 people and injuring 9 others. A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire resulted from unauthorized welding during construction work in the basement.

Where it happened

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