This July 18, 2024 photo shows cars putting out fires next to a fireplace at a branch in southwest China’s Zigong city, Sichuan province.
The rescue operation at the chimney of a branch in Zigong city, southwest China’s Sichuan province, ended at 3 a. m. on Thursday, according to the facilities of the central headquarters of Chimeneas y Rescate.
In total, 16 other people died and no more Americans were trapped.
The fireplace in the 14-story building, located in a high-tech domain of the city, was lit around 6 p. m. On Wednesday, there was a significant amount of heavy smoke at the scene.
According to the first elements of the investigation, the fire occurred through structural works.