A huge fire broke out at a food market in the northern Chinese city of Zhangjiakou , killing eight people and injuring 15 others. The fire broke out at the Liguang market in Zhangjiakou city on Saturday afternoon and was completely extinguished by 2 pm (0600 GMT), Xinhua news agency reported, citing a government official.

According to the report, the cause of the fire is being investigated. The causes of the fire could range from gas bottles to charcoal used for roasting meat and discarded cigarettes, while outdated infrastructure such as underground gas lines have also been blamed for the fires and explosions.

Accident causes panic in the market

Zhangjiakou, located in Hebei province bordering Beijing, hosted events during the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. The accident in Zhangjiakou city caused massive destruction in the market. The local administration is investigating the incident and relief and rescue work is underway at the scene.

A few days ago, news of a road accident came from Zhuhai, China. The driver lost control of his vehicle and entered the crowd. 35 people died in this horrific road accident, while more than 43 people were injured.

An accident also happened in Zhuhai, China

According to the report, China's prestigious air show is currently going on in Zhuhai. Due to this, the city is very crowded. During this high profile event, a 62-year-old driver reached the busiest area with an uncontrolled vehicle. The driver has been taken into custody. It is not clear at the moment whether this is an accident or a case of hit and run.