These days, countless unpleasant movies are circulating on social networking platforms, and these videos nearly always lead to something catastrophic. A big fire broke out at a skyscraper in Changsha, China, leaving nearly everyone in shock. Yes, you heard correctly; the entire structure is engulfed in flames because the fire was that fierce and violent. A video of the incident was recently uploaded to social media by a local who would have witnessed the tragedy. Below, you will find all the relevant information.
On Friday, a fire broke out in a 42-story structure in Changsha, central China, with no known casualties.
Photos and videos from the 10-million-person city depict orange flames and a dense cloud of black smoke billowing from the structure. CCTV said that China Telecom, one of the country’s top telecoms businesses, has offices in the building.
Friday around 4:30 p.m., China Telecom said through Weibo that the fire was extinguished.
“In order to prevent grave danger, some building equipment has been turned off,” said another message. “At this time, fixed-line communication and mobile internet service are accessible as usual, however the voice function on some mobile phones may be compromised. This is being addressed immediately.”
According to the AFP, accidental fires are widespread in China, where building rules are poorly enforced and development is frequently conducted without authority.
According to the AFP and official media, a warehouse fire in the northeastern province of Jilin killed at least 15 people and injured at least 25 in July of last year. In June of the same year, a fire at a martial arts school in Henan province claimed the lives of 18 people, the majority of them were youngsters.
