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WORLD • CHINA

Fire in northern China kills 14 and sends dozens to hospital

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A fire in a high-rise building in Taiyuan, northern China, killed 14 people and sent dozens to hospital, according to the South China Morning Post. Local authorities said the fire was extinguished and rescue efforts ended Sunday evening.

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The immediate consequences are for victims, families and emergency responders in Taiyuan. The article identifies no direct U.S. impact.