CNR News from Taiyuan on March 30 (Reporter Yin Lincen) On the evening of March 28, a fire broke out in a building near Qinxian North Street, Xiaodian District, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province. On March 30, reporters rushed to the scene of the incident again and observed that the fire building had been completely sealed, and the accident investigation team was organizing experts to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the fire.
Staff are conducting a comprehensive investigation of the burning building (Photo by Yin Lincen, reporter of CCTV)
On-site: The building is closed for removal of burning garbage, and objects fall from time to time on the facade.
Reporters at the scene of the incident saw that a cordon had been set up around the building where the fire occurred, and only relevant staff were allowed in and out. Garbage removal trucks come and go from time to time in the cordoned area to transport combustion residues cleared from the building. The damaged facade of the building still has burning objects falling off from time to time. The community has posted risk notices around the building, stating that the loose facade will be removed as soon as possible to restore traffic safety.
The community has posted risk notices in the surrounding area (Photo by Yin Lincen, reporter of CCTV)
Subdistrict Office: The aftermath of business closures will be arranged in a unified manner
Some businesses in the fire-damaged building are currently closed. Staff at the Pingyang Road Subdistrict Office in Taiyuan City told reporters that all current work efforts are basically focused on the treatment and treatment of the victims and injured. Issues such as when businesses will resume operations and compensation during the suspension period will need to wait for a few more days for unified arrangements.
Some businesses are closed (Photo by Yin Lincen, reporter of CCTV)
Expert: The cause of the accident is complicated and we are fully investigating
The reporter saw at the scene that many staff members were entering and exiting the building holding professional instruments. According to an expert who is conducting on-site inspections, a comprehensive investigation of the fire-damaged building is currently underway, and relevant materials are being tested. Experts said that the cause of the fire was complicated and called on the public not to believe or spread rumors, and to wait calmly for the final investigation results.
During the interview, nearby residents recalled to reporters that on the evening of March 29, the burning building had rekindled. Fortunately, the fire was small and fire rescue personnel arrived quickly and extinguished the fire without causing any new casualties.
As of press time, the aftermath and investigation of the accident are still in progress.
