SHANGHAI - A massive fire that burned a high-rise building in Shanghai killed 53 people and sent 70 people to the hospital with injuries. The cause of the fire is still unknown but a witness says the fire began when some materials in the building complex caught fire. "The government said more than 100 fire trucks were called to battle the blaze, which was largely put out about four hours later. Firefighters could be seen taking bodies from the building, while survivors were rushed away in ambulances" (Yahoo news).
The problem with this fire, and other disasters which have been occuring in recent years is due to a recent new contruction stint in Shanghai. This construction frenzy ranges "from high rises that dot its skyline to new subway lines, highways and airport upgrades. But unsafe building work remains a chronic problem in China" (Yahoo news). High-rise buildings, although stable and conveinient in many cases, pose a large threat. These create major problems for hazards such as fires, and earthquakes.
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