https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-china-building-fire-kills-at-least-14-peopleContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-china-building-fire-kills-at-least-14-peoplehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-china-building-fire-kills-at-least-14-people#u196017Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:36:24 +0000A fire in a high-rise residential building in northern China has killed at least 14 people and injured dozens more, according to multiple state media reports. The blaze occurred in Shanxi province, with Reuters and South China Morning Post confirming the 14-fatality toll. Earlier reports from CGTN and China Daily cited five deaths, suggesting the count rose as rescue operations continued. Authorities have not yet released the cause of the fire or the exact location within Shanxi. Emergency responders remain on site.Why it mattersHigh-rise fires in China often draw scrutiny over building safety