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Dormitory fire kills 5; arson suspected

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-08-01 14:27

QINGDAO - A fire at a company dormitory killed five and injured one in East China's Shandong province early Sunday, fire fighters said.

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The dormitory in Jimo city, Qingdao city, is owned by Shengyuan Packing Co Ltd.

The blaze erupted at about 3:50 am. and was extinguished at 4:20 am.

The fire is believed to have been deliberately set. Police have arrested one person in connection to the case.