Students clambered through windows to escape a tutoring centre that caught fire in eastern China.

The terrifying video was filmed in Feidong County in Anhui Province on April 7.

The blaze was reported at approximately 18:09 in a residential building, where a fire broke out in a storeroom located in the hallway on the ground floor. Authorities, including fire services, police, and emergency medical teams, were alerted by the public and rushed to the scene, managing to swiftly extinguish the raging flames.

The fire, initially sparked by miscellaneous items stored in the hallway, led to tragic consequences. One person was pronounced dead, and 11 others suffered injuries in the chaos that ensued.

The injured individuals are currently receiving medical attention in hospital, where they remain under observation and treatment. Fortunately, there are no reports of life-threatening conditions among the survivors at this time.

The cause of the fire is under rigorous investigation. In the meantime, the owner of the building and individuals deemed responsible have been detained by the police.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

4月7日，安徽肥东撮镇一补习班起火，现场有多名学生爬窗逃生。
4月7日晚，合肥官方宣传部门对此事做出了通报：
4月7日18时09分，接群众报警，肥东县撮镇中心街一民房一楼楼道杂物间起火。接警后，消防、公安、120等部门均第一时间赶赴现场，现场明火迅速被扑灭。经初步查明，着火物为一楼楼道杂物。造成1人死亡，11人受伤，正在医院留观和救治，暂无生命危险。目前，起火原因正在进一步调查中，房主及相关责任人已被公安机关控制。