Nursing Home Fire in Northern China Claims 20 Lives

The blaze in Chengde, Hebei province broke out Tuesday night, with investigations underway to determine its cause.

A fire at a nursing home in Chengde, Hebei province, started around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
State media confirmed 20 fatalities approximately six hours after the fire began.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the blaze.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about fire safety and regulatory oversight in public facilities across China.
This tragedy follows a pattern of deadly accidents in China, including recent fires in Zhangjiakou and Nanjing.