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| Fire Engulfs 12-storey Market Building in Xinjiang | | The picture taken on January 2, 2008 shows firefighters are trying to contain the blaze at Dehui International Plaza in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. A strong fire and heavy smoke engulfed the 12-storey wholesale market building on Wednesday night. A total of 181 firefighters and 48 fire engines were put into rescue operation. All guests in an adjacent 20-storey hotel have been safely evacuated. It is still unknown how many people were injured or killed in the fire, according to Xinhua report. (Xinhua) |
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