In Henan province, China, a devastating fire erupted at a male dormitory of Yingcai School, claiming the lives of 13 students. The local fire department received the alarm around 11 p.m., and despite swift rescue efforts, the flames were extinguished at 11:38 p.m. The dormitory housed around 30 boarding students, with one student sustaining injuries and receiving treatment at the hospital.
Yingcai School, a private institution with a history of over a decade, primarily enrolls students from nearby rural areas. An investigation has been initiated, and the school’s responsible party is now under police control. The tragic incident has left the community in mourning and raised concerns about school safety.