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Half of ‘Venice of Far East’ collapses after fire incident
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Ershiwukan, which literally means 25 gulfs in Chinese, in Putian, southeast China’s Fujian Province, is also known as "Venice of Far East." /NetEase
Ershiwukan, which literally means 25 gulfs in Chinese, in Putian, southeast China’s Fujian Province, is also known as "Venice of Far East." /NetEase
But it was critically damaged when a fire broke out on Friday afternoon. /NetEase
But it was critically damaged when a fire broke out on Friday afternoon. /NetEase
According to Hanjiang fire station, over 500 square meters of the area has been damaged. Nearly half of the buildings have been ruined. /NetEase
According to Hanjiang fire station, over 500 square meters of the area has been damaged. Nearly half of the buildings have been ruined. /NetEase
Ershiwukan was built in 1933 and used as a trading warehouse. /NetEase
Ershiwukan was built in 1933 and used as a trading warehouse. /NetEase
No casualties have been reported so far and the reason for the incident is still under investigation. /NetEase
No casualties have been reported so far and the reason for the incident is still under investigation. /NetEase
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