https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/high-rise-residential-fire-kills-14-in-china-s-northern-city-of-taiyuanContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/high-rise-residential-fire-kills-14-in-china-s-northern-city-of-taiyuanhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/high-rise-residential-fire-kills-14-in-china-s-northern-city-of-taiyuan#u196353Thu, 12 Nov 2026 07:21:28 +0000A high-rise residential building fire in Taiyuan, capital of China's northern Shanxi province, has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more. Multiple news agencies report the death toll at 14 or higher, while state media initially cited five fatalities. The blaze broke out in a residential tower and emergency response is ongoing. Authorities have not yet released the cause of the fire or the exact number of people hospitalized.Why it mattersTaiyuan is a major industrial city of over 5 million people. High-rise fires in China have repeatedly raised concerns about building safety s