China extends deep condolences over deadly Myanmar warehouse blast

China extends deep condolences over the deaths and injuries caused by a warehouse blast took place in Myanmar on Sunday, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.

"On May 31, a warehouse blast took place in Namkham Township in Myanmar's Shan State, causing multiple deaths and injuries, including a Chinese citizen. China expresses deep condolences over the death of the victims in the accident and extends sincere sympathies to the injured and their families," said Lin.

"After the accident occurred, China immediately verified the situation with the relevant parties in Myanmar, and urged for utmost efforts to save the injured Chinese. So far, the injured Chinese citizen has received treatment. China will continue to pay close attention to investigations into the accident so as to provide necessary assistance for follow-up work," he said.

China extends deep condolences over deadly Myanmar warehouse blast

At least 21 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a hotel in New Delhi, India on Wednesday.

More than 40 others were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment, local media reported.

The fire initially broke out on the ground floor and spread quickly to the upper floors of the Micasa Inn hotel in the Malviya Nagar area.

The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Sources said that the hotel is close to one of New Delhi's top medical centers, with most guests at the hotel either seeking treatment or attending patients admitted to the hospital.

It was also learned that under the license granted, the hotel was only allowed to have six rooms, whereas it was reportedly operating 25 rooms at the time of the incident.

At least 21 killed in New Delhi hotel fire