Chinese state media say fires killed 36 people during China’s week-long Lunar New Year festival.
Chinese traditionally set off fireworks to welcome in the new year and ward off evil spirits.
Xinhua News Agency says more than 6,500 fires broke out across the country from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15 and caused property losses of 58 million yuan (HK$72.11million).
It cited a statement from the fire department of the Ministry of Public Security. It didn’t say what caused the fires. Reported by S.China Morning Post 6 hours ago.
Chinese traditionally set off fireworks to welcome in the new year and ward off evil spirits.
Xinhua News Agency says more than 6,500 fires broke out across the country from Feb. 9 to Feb. 15 and caused property losses of 58 million yuan (HK$72.11million).
It cited a statement from the fire department of the Ministry of Public Security. It didn’t say what caused the fires. Reported by S.China Morning Post 6 hours ago.