At least 21 people killed in Beijing hospital fire

The fire occurred at approximately 12:57 p.m. local time and was put out by emergency responders by 1:33 p.m.

A total of 71 individuals were evacuated and moved to other facilities for medical attention.

However, as of 6 p.m. local time, 21 of those individuals had passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital. (ILKHA)