Arson suspect arrested in karaoke bar fire that killed 18
- 6 years ago
Police arrested a man suspected of setting a karaoke club on fire, killing 18, in southern China's Guangdong Province today (April 24).
In the video, captured in Qingyuan City, the blaze overruns the club at night while firefighters arrive at the site.
According to reports, the arson suspect was drunk and had become involved in an argument with others in the karaoke club.
He reportedly left and used his motorcycle to block the exit and set the club on fire before fleeing the scene.
Eighteen people died and five were injured.
In the video, captured in Qingyuan City, the blaze overruns the club at night while firefighters arrive at the site.
According to reports, the arson suspect was drunk and had become involved in an argument with others in the karaoke club.
He reportedly left and used his motorcycle to block the exit and set the club on fire before fleeing the scene.
Eighteen people died and five were injured.