22 punished for roles in deadly blaze

Authorities conclude investigation of parlor where 18 people died

A total of 22 people were punished in connection with a fire that killed 18 people in Zhejiang province in February, the province's work safety watchdog said in an online statement announcing the results of its investigation on Tuesday.

One official was dismissed and two others were demoted. Ten others received lesser punishments, including demerits and admonishment.