The reporter learned from the Beijing Fire and Rescue Corps that in November of this year, 180 residential fires were handled throughout the city, with no fatal fires. According to the fire department, the cause of the fire was mainly related to residents careless use of fire, faulty electrical wiring, and bed smoking. From now until March 2026, the city will carry out major fire risk investigation and remediation actions for high-rise buildings, focusing on high-rise civilian buildings and construction sites where people live and operate.

The reporter learned from the Beijing Fire and Rescue Corps that in November of this year, 180 residential fires were handled throughout the city, with no fatal fires. According to the fire department, the cause of the fire was mainly related to residents careless use of fire, faulty electrical wiring, and bed smoking. From now until March 2026, the city will carry out major fire risk investigation and remediation actions for high-rise buildings, focusing on high-rise civilian buildings and construction sites where people live and operate.