At least twenty people died after a fire erupted at a nursing home where several elderly people were present in China's Hebei Province, media reports said.

According to media reports, one person who was in charge of the nursing home has been arrested.

An investigation into the matter is currently underway.

A total of 39 elderly residents were living in the building when the blaze broke out at around 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Xinhua reported.

The fire was brought under control after two hours.

Nineteen people survived the blaze, and they were taken to the hospital for treatment.

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