Sumamry
SHANGHAI: Chinese police detained four people on Tuesday identified as unlicensed welders for allegedly sparking a fire in a Shanghai high-rise that killed 53 people, with 70 were being treated for injuries and more than 50 people remained unknown as anxious relatives searched desperately for news of missing loved ones.

The blaze raged for several hours on monday, which was the worst fire in Shanghai's recent history,causing panicked residents to jump from the inferno or seek refuge on rickety construction scaffolding surrounding the building.

The building was surrounded by scaffolding covered in a lot of flammable sheeting and plywood boards that caused the fire to spread to a large area in a very short time. The wind was strong and intensified the situation

Deadly fires are common in China due to lax observation and enforcement of fire safety measures.


Opinion
Its saddening when a disaster that killed many isn't natural, because people are able to start pointing fingers. All this time i have always doubt China's ability to produce something of quality.However part of it is contributed by their vast population which makes situations complicated to control.

But it defitinely would be beneficial to China if people were to divert resources toward better quality control in terms of its economy and social welfare.

done by: dingkiat