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11/22/2024 02:38:56 pm

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Developing story: House Fire in Bejing Kills 8 people, 5 Injured

Despite the record-low temperature enveloping mainland China, a fire still managed to break out early Sunday morning. A residential bungalow in Chaoyang District, Eastern Beijing caught fire, the fire department told local media. Firefighters responded to the scene after panicked calls from neighbors at around 3:24 am.

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Taiwanese People Dying Because of Cold Weather or Just a Coincidence?

A total of 15 people in New Taipei City died overnight from Thursday to Friday, and although unsure, the fire department is linking the deaths to the cold weather.

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