Beijing. A massive fire broke out in a food market in China’s northern city of Zhangjiakou, killing eight people and injuring 15 others. The fire broke out at Liguang market in Zhangjiakou city on Saturday afternoon and was completely extinguished by 2:00 pm (0600 GMT), a government official said.
According to the report, the cause of the fire is being investigated. Fires could be caused by anything from gas bottles to charcoal used to roast meat and discarded cigarettes, while old infrastructure such as underground gas lines have also been blamed for fires and explosions. Is.
Zhangjiakou, located in Hebei province bordering Beijing, hosted events during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. This accident in Zhangjiakou city caused huge devastation in the market. The local administration is investigating the incident and relief and rescue operations are underway at the site. A few days before this, news of a road accident had come out from Zhuhai, China. The driver had entered the crowd with an uncontrolled vehicle. 35 people died in this horrific road accident, while more than 43 people were injured.
According to the report, China’s prestigious air show is currently going on in Zhuhai. Due to this there is a lot of congestion in the city. During this high profile event, the 62 year old driver reached the busiest area with an out of control vehicle. The driver has been taken into custody. Whether this is an accident or a case of hit and run, it is not clear at the moment.
