China orders ‘all-out’ rescue after Tibet quake kills 16
The 7.0-magnitude earthquake injured dozens and flattened hundreds of homes, leaving residents afraid to return.
On January 15, 2025, a powerful earthquake struck Tibet's Tingri County, killing at least 16 people and injuring 65 others. The 7.0-magnitude tremor flattened hundreds of homes and left many residents stranded outside their damaged dwellings. State media reported that rescue workers with torches were seen searching through the rubble of over 300 collapsed houses.
Local residents expressed fear of returning home, opting instead to sleep in tents or their cars. President Xi Jinping vowed to conduct an all-out rescue effort and provide aid to the affected areas. Over 1,600 people were mobilized to assist in relief operations, and the municipal fire and rescue brigade sent 25 vehicles and 110 personnel to the scene.
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