Nine detained after fire kills 17 in south China

Source: Xinhua | February 6, 2015, Friday |

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NINE people have been detained over a fire in south China's Guangdong Province that killed 17 people, local authorities said on Friday.

The fire broke out at about 1:51 p.m. Thursday in a warehouse on the fourth floor of a small wholesale market in Huidong County. The fire was controlled as of 7:35 p.m. Thursday, the county government said in a statement.

Fire fighters rescued five people out of the building. Four fire fighters were injured during the rescue operation, including one who remains in a serious condition.

Further investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

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Nine detained after fire kills 17 in south China

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