Deadly Fire in Nanjing Residential Building Claims 15 Lives

Preliminary investigations point to electric bikes as the potential cause, sparking debate on safety standards.

At least 15 people have died and 44 have been injured in a fire at a residential building in Nanjing, China.
The fire is believed to have started on the first floor of the building, where electric bikes were stored.
Emergency services dispatched 25 fire trucks and 130 firefighters to tackle the blaze, which was extinguished by 6:00 am.
A preliminary investigation suggests electric bikes may be to blame for the fire, with further investigations ongoing.
The incident has sparked calls for stricter regulations on electric bicycles and reflects broader concerns over safety standards in China.