Suspect approved for arrest after Zhengzhou fire kills two

A suspect has been approved for arrest on suspicion of arson, following a fire that killed two and injured another two in Zhengzhou, Henan province, according to a notice from the local public security bureau released on Wednesday.

The fire broke out around 9 pm on June 19 at Hongda International Auto Industry Plaza in Jinshui district. After an investigation, authorities confirmed that the fire had been deliberately set by a suspect, surnamed Lu, in response to business operation disputes.

A further investigation is ongoing.