A fire erupted on Saturday at a bustling marketplace in Zhangjiakou City, located in north China’s Hebei Province. The blaze claimed the lives of eight people and left 15 others injured, according to local authorities.
The fire broke out in an area where vendors sell vegetables and daily necessities. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as shoppers and merchants rushed to escape the flames. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, and firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze.
The injured were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not yet released details about the victims.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. Local officials have pledged to enhance safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The tragedy has left the community in shock, as the marketplace is a central hub for daily life in Zhangjiakou. Residents are mourning the loss and hoping for the swift recovery of the injured.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
