According to local authorities, rescue operations have been completed, although the causes of the fire are still under investigation.

An estimated 15 units in Xinyu are prone to high fire hazards, seven of which are located in the same district where the incident occurred, the Southern Metropolis Daily (SMD) reported.

President Xi Jinping said recently that natural disasters, traffic accidents, and work safety incidents occur in China during the Spring Festival holidays on February 10 due to the negative influence of cold waves.

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