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Deadly Restaurant Fire Kills 22 in Northeast China

By Feng Huamei, Sun Liangzi and Du Bohan

Published: Apr. 30, 2025 2:49 a.m. GMT+8

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Intense flames and thick smoke pouring from the two-story building of the Sanli Chuniang restaurant

Twenty-two people were killed and three injured Monday in a devastating restaurant fire in northeast China’s Liaoning province, triggering high-level safety reviews ahead of a major national holiday.

The blaze broke out at the Sanli Chuniang restaurant in the city of Liaoyang around 12:25 p.m., official Xinhua News Agency reported. Videos showed intense flames and thick smoke pouring from the two-story building. Authorities said 22 fire trucks and 85 firefighters responded, extinguishing the blaze in about 20 minutes.

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A restaurant fire in Liaoyang, Liaoning province, killed 22 people and injured 3 on Monday; 22 fire trucks and 85 firefighters contained the blaze in about 20 minutes.
The restaurant owner was detained pending investigation; factors may include strong winds and obstructed second-floor escape routes.
President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang called for accountability and enhanced safety, with the State Council’s Safety Committee overseeing the probe.

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Sanli Chuniang Restaurant: Sanli Chuniang Restaurant is a two-story restaurant located in Liaoyang, Liaoning province, northeast China. On Monday, a devastating fire broke out at the restaurant, resulting in 22 deaths and three injuries. Local reports mentioned potential safety flaws, such as some second-floor private dining rooms allegedly lacking windows or having obstructed ones, which may have hampered escape during the incident. The restaurant’s operator has been detained for investigation.

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