Fire engulfs residential buildings in NE China

A fire broke out in the residential area of SR International New Town in Hunnan District, Shenyang City, capital of Northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday.

The cause of the fire and whether there were casualties are unclear. Several fire trucks have arrived at the scene.

The fire started at about 21:30 pm. Reporters at the scene saw that the fire currently is as high as the two high-rise residential buildings in the residential area. The fire spread rapidly, and part of the building's exterior wall has collapsed.