A factory fire in China's Henan province has killed almost 40 people. (file) -AP
A fire at a factory in the Chinese city of Anyang in Henan province has killed 36 people, with two others injured, state media reports.
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The fire broke out on Monday afternoon at Kaixinda Trading Co Ltd in the Wenfeng District, or "High-tech Zone", in Anyang City, the report said.
Fire teams sent 63 vehicles to the scene, according to local media.
The fire was controlled by 8pm and completely extinguished at 11pm. By Tuesday morning 36 people were reported dead and two were sent to the hospital for treatment with minor injuries, CCTV reported.
Two people are missing, according to the report.
Psychological counsellors were on the scene for families of the victims, according to a government statement.
Local officials said the public security department has controlled relevant criminal suspects, but did not disclose further details or elaborate.
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