18 killed, 18 injured in E China massage parlor fire
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A foot massage parlor caught fire in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, on Sunday night. [Photo: news.qq.com]

At least 18 people have been killed and another 18 injured after a foot massage parlor caught fire in east China, local authorities said Sunday.

The fire broke out at around 5:26 p.m. Sunday in the Zuxintang Foot Massage Parlor in Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, according to the county's publicity department. The fire was extinguished at about 7:05 p.m..

Building engulfed by heavy smoke. [Photo: news.qq.com]

Eight people were found dead in the fire, while another 10 died in hospital after medical efforts failed, according to the department.

Pictures on microblog Sina Weibo show a building engulfed by heavy smoke and people jumping out of windows, while firefighters were trying to tame the blaze.

An investigation into the accident is under way.

Author： 　　　Source：xinhua　　　 Editor：Yang Fan