Hospital Fire in Beijing Kills 29, Mostly Elderly Patients; Government Criticized for Delayed Response

A fire at a Beijing hospital killed 29 people, mostly elderly patients, on Tuesday.
The fire was caused by sparks from construction renovations igniting flammable paint and was brought under control within 40 minutes.
Videos showed patients escaping through windows and climbing down makeshift ropes.
The Chinese government was criticized for censoring news of the fire and delaying its official response.
Twelve people, including the hospital director, were detained as part of an investigation into the deadly blaze.