This fire of a Shanghai 28 storey apartment complex was being renovated at the time of the fire on November 15th, 2010. It is very similar to the fire in February 2009 that frustrated firefighters. From the ground they could only reach half the building and were forced to get on rooftops of others nearby.
The death toll continues to rise. It was first thought that 56 lost their life, but in an article from the associated press released today shows the death toll at 79 dead and still at least 36 missing. Officals out of China has stated that 8 people have been detained that are linked to the fire. Apperently the 4 were unlisened welders; its said that sparks from their equipment cought the bamboo scafolting on fire.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/nov/17/shanghai-fire-death-toll-rises
The Good?
Some good has come from this or at least a lesson has been learned. Chinese officals are already working and setting things in motion to stop this from iccuring again. One Chinese city in northern China is looking to buy a 3.76 million dollar fire truck. It is able to shoot water up 101 meters, the highest in the world. They are also looking into ways of prevention.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/regional/2010-11/17/content_11566239.htm
Hopefully the Chinese people and authorities have realized that the killer blaze of Monday needs to be prevented. They need to improve fireproof excape routes in buildings and proper firefighting equipment. They need to ensure that every high-rise building has fire extinguishers, escape routes, proper training for residents, and enough space within the buildings for firefighters to move in and around the building efficiently.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/usa/2010-11/17/content_11564123.htm
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