Beijing Hospital Fire Claims 29 Lives, Officials Apologize and Arrests Made.
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A deadly fire at a hospital in Beijing has killed 29 people, most of whom were elderly or palliative care patients with limited mobility. Patients and doctors had to climb out of windows to escape the blaze. Twelve people, including the hospital director and construction company chief, have been detained in connection with the incident. The fire is being investigated and safety measures are being reviewed.
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- Twelve people arrested over Beijing hospital fire that killed 29 The Guardian
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