Xinyu Tragedy: 39 Dead, 9 Seriously Injured in Central China Store Fire

Beijing: A tragic incident occurred in Xinyu, Jiangxi, central China, as a fire broke out on the below-ground level of a store, resulting in at least 39 fatalities and nine individuals sustaining serious injuries on Wednesday.

The incident was reported at 3:24 pm local time. Emergency response efforts were captured in video footage released by CCTV, depicting fire trucks and other vehicles at the scene. As of 8:00 pm local time, the rescue operation continued, with some individuals still trapped. The exact number of injuries remains unclear at this time.