20 Killed in Nursing Home Fire in Northeast China, 19 Survive

By  News On Air   Apr 09, 2025

A tragic fire claimed the lives of 20 people at a nursing home in northeast China’s Hebei province on Wednesday night. The blaze broke out at a facility in Chengde city and was brought under control within two hours, according to state media reports.

Authorities confirmed that 19 people managed to survive the incident and were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. Their current conditions remain undisclosed.

Emergency responders acted swiftly to contain the fire and evacuate residents, but the intensity of the flames left little time for a complete rescue. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and officials have taken one person, reportedly in charge of the nursing home, into custody for questioning.

Local officials have promised a thorough probe into the incident, vowing to enhance safety measures in eldercare facilities across the region. Families of the victims have been notified, and support is being extended to the survivors.

This tragic event has raised serious concerns over fire safety standards in similar care institutions, prompting calls for stricter regulations and inspections nationwide.