Deadly Hospital Fire Claims 21 Lives in Beijing

A fire broke out in the east wing of the inpatient department of Beijing Changfeng Hospital, killing at least 21 people and forcing dozens to evacuate. Videos on social media showed people escaping by climbing out windows using makeshift ropes made of bedsheets. Emergency crews have extinguished the fire, and at least 71 patients were rescued. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there is no official word on the number of injured.