13 schoolchildren died in a fire in a dormitory in central China

CCTV: 13 people died in a burned-out school dormitory in China

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Thirteen people died and one was injured in a fire in a school dormitory in central China. Information about this appeared on the website of China Central Television.

It is specified that a report of a fire in a school dormitory in the village of Yanshanpu in Henan province was received on January 19 at 23.00. The fire was extinguished after 38 minutes. Unfortunately, while clearing the rubble, the dead were discovered.

The only victim was sent to the hospital. His condition does not cause concern.

CCTV noted that an operational headquarters had been created to quickly eliminate the consequences and determine the causes of the fire. Officials who may be responsible for the emergency have been placed under surveillance.