Chinese Authorities Rule Out Gas Explosion and Arson in Liaoyang Restaurant Fire
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According to official sources, authorities in northern China have ruled out a gas leak or arson as possible causes of the restaurant fire in Liaoyang that resulted in 22 deaths. Investigators are now focusing on discarded cigarettes and electrical short circuits as potential causes. The fire, which broke out around noon, was exacerbated by strong winds and flammable furnishings. President Xi Jinping has called for heightened attention to safety in the wake of the incident.