The Paper's investigative video reveals dim and cluttered escape routes at Taiyuan Howard Johnson International Apartment

Date2026.11.12

LocationTaiyuan, Shanxi

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On November 12, The Paper released an investigative video on the fire at Taiyuan Howard Johnson International Apartment, showing that the escape routes in the building were dim and narrow, cluttered with debris, with damaged exit signs, missing emergency lights, and traces of people living with makeshift beds.

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2026-11-14 01:34 · 澎湃新闻调查视频显示太原豪生国际公寓火灾大楼逃生通道昏暗狭窄、堆放杂物、应急灯缺失，此前官方通报火灾致14人遇难。

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Original event Fire breaks out at Howard Johnson International Apartment in Yingze District, Taiyuan, leaving many trapped

11.08 ·Official claim ·Importance II ·Taiyuan, Shanxi

Original event Fire at Taiyuan Howard Johnson International Apartment Complex Leaves 14 Dead

11.08 ·Verified ·Importance IV ·Taiyuan, Shanxi

Original event Fire at Taiyuan Howard Johnson International Apartment kills 14, responsible persons detained

11.09 ·Reported ·Importance IV ·Taiyuan, Shanxi

This event The Paper's investigative video reveals dim and cluttered escape routes at Taiyuan Howard Johnson International Apartment 2026.11.12 · Reported

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Sayings · 2026-11-14 01:21 The Paper's investigative video shows that the fire escape passages in the Taiyuan Howard Johnson International Apartment building were dim and narrow, cluttered with debris, and lacked emergency lights. Previously, officials reported that the fire resulted in 14 deaths.

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