Asia-Pacific

High-rise building engulfed by fire in southern China, state media reports

Casualty numbers are not yet known but the fire has been put out, according to reports

Situated in the river valley along the lower part of Xiangjiang river, Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province. Photograph: Ryan Pyle/Getty Images
Situated in the river valley along the lower part of Xiangjiang river, Changsha is the capital city of Hunan Province. Photograph: Ryan Pyle/Getty Images
Fri Sept 16 2022 - 11:53 • 1 MIN READ

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