Death toll in China poultry plant fire reaches 112 June 3, 2013 - 14:23 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A fire at a poultry processing plant in China has killed at least 112 people, officials say, according to BBC News. The fire broke out at a slaughterhouse in Dehui in Jilin province early on Monday, June 3 according to state-run Xinhua news agency. The fire is now said to have been mostly put out and bodies are being recovered. There are reports that the fire took hold following three explosions in an electrical system. It is China's most deadly fire since 2000, when 309 people died in a fire in a dance hall in Luoyang, Henan province. About 100 workers had managed to escape from the Baoyuan plant, Xinhua said, adding that the "complicated interior structure" of the building and narrow exits had made rescue work more difficult. It said the plant's front gate had been locked when the blaze began. The number of workers trapped inside the plant had yet to be confirmed, the agency added. Dozens of injured have been sent to hospital, but the severity of their injuries remains unclear. Photographs posted on Chinese news websites showed thick smoke coming from the large cement and corrugated iron sheds, with fire engines still at the scene.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
