Fire at Coal Company's Office in China Kills at Least 26

The blaze occurred in Shanxi, the country's largest coal-producing province, highlighting the ongoing issue of industrial accidents in China.

At least 26 people have died and dozens more have been hospitalized after a fire broke out in an office building of the Yongju Coal Company in Luliang City, Shanxi province, China.
The fire started around 7:00 a.m. local time and was brought under control by the afternoon, with rescue operations still ongoing.
The building, which housed offices and dormitories, is located in China's largest coal-producing province.
Industrial accidents, including fires, are common in China due to lax enforcement of safety standards.
This incident follows a series of recent deadly fires in China, including a hospital fire in Beijing that killed 29 people in April.