Authorities in China have confirmed that a devastating fire in the eastern region of the country has resulted in the loss of at least 15 lives and left 44 others wounded.
The blaze erupted on Friday, February 23, engulfing a building in Nanjing, a bustling city in eastern China.
Rescue operations persisted until late yesterday, with an estimated fleet of 25 fire trucks deployed to the site to combat the inferno.
Officials have disclosed that 44 individuals injured in the conflagration have been swiftly transported to nearby medical facilities for urgent treatment, with one victim reportedly in critical condition.
Tragically, such incidents have become all too common in China, largely attributed to lax safety standards.
In recent months, the nation has grappled with a surge in fatal fires, often resulting from the negligence of governmental authorities.
Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored the imperative of bolstering efforts to mitigate natural disasters during a recent address.