Man rescued from burning high-rise apartment building during major fire in Taiyuan, China

On November 8, 2026, in Taiyuan, Shanxi, China, @Shānxīmínsúyìshùtuán shared a video showing a man clinging to the exterior ledge of a burning building during a major fire at the Howard Johnson International Apartment complex. In the video, thick smoke and intense orange flames pour out of a window as the man clings precariously to the ledge just outside the burning area. The building's facade is illuminated by the flames as smoke billows upward, while tree branches and nearby structures are visible in the foreground. The man was later rescued by firefighters using an aerial ladder, along with another person who was seen calling for help from the building. According to reports, the fire broke out at approximately 4:59 p.m. and was extinguished by 7 p.m. the same day, with rescue operations concluding at 8:30 p.m. Authorities confirmed that the incident resulted in 14 deaths, while 25 injured people remained hospitalized as of November 9, including nine in critical condition and four with serious injuries. A total of 60 people were evacuated or rescued from the building. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.