WITH More Than 200 Others Missing, Following A Massive Fire That Gutted A 31-Storey Building Housing About 2,000 People.
Early On Thursday, November 27, 2025, Firefighters Were Still Struggling To Put Out The Fire And Rescue Those Trapped Inside The Building. It Is Alleged That The Building, Which Was Under Renovation And Was Largely Made Of Bamboo, Caught Fire Quickly With Windows Closed, Leaving Many Residents Unaware Of The Danger.
Among The Dead Was One Firefighter Who Suffered Facial Injuries After Losing Contact With His Team During The Rescue Operation.
According To Local Authorities, 56 People Have Been Treated In Hospital And Discharged, With 16 Others In Critical Condition.
Police Have Confirmed The Arrest Of Three People Suspected Of Negligence In The Tragedy, Allegedly Leaving Flammable Materials In The Renovation Area, Which Is Said To Be The Main Cause Of The Disaster.