At Least 18 Dead After Fire Breaks Out at Hotel in China's Harbin

At least 18 people died after fire broke out at a hotel in the Chinese city of Harbin, local media reported.

A fire broke out on Saturday morning at a hotel in the Chinese city of Harbin, which is is the capital of Heilongjiang province, Xinhua reported. There were at least 18 dead reported after the blaze.

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There were no immediate reports on what caused the fire. The rescue operation was still ongoing, according to the agency.

Harbin is largest city in the northeastern region of China a political, economic, scientific, cultural, and communications hub in Northeast China. The city is also well-known winter tourism and recreations.