China: Over 20 killed, several injured as fire engulfs restaurant in Liaoning province
PTC News Desk: At least 20 people were killed and several others were critically injured after a fire engulfed the restaurant in China's Liaoning province.
The cause of the fire has not been ascertained yet. According to the report, industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors.
Liaoyang, in Liaoning province, is part of China’s rust belt, a former industrial powerhouse that has fallen on hard times with considerable population outflow.
- With inputs from agencies
