At least 15 killed in fire in east China's Nanjing


The fire broke out early Feb 23 morning, officials said at a press conference. - AFP

BEIJING: At least 15 people have been killed and 44 injured in a fire at a residential building in eastern China's Nanjing, local authorities said on Saturday (Feb 24).

The fire broke out early Friday morning, officials said at a press conference, with a preliminary investigation suggesting the blaze started on the building's first floor, where electric bikes had been placed.

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