Separate fires claim ten in China

At least 10 people, including seven children were killed in two separate fire accidents in China. Seven children died when fire engulfed a private orphanage home in Lankao county in north China’s Henan Province on Friday. A spokesman for the Lankao county government said the fire, which broke out around 8:30 am, was contained within two hours. Four children died at the scene of the fire, while another three perished on their way to a local hospital. One injured child is receiving treatment at the hospital.