老年公寓火灾致20人死亡，45名公职人员被追责

Core Viewpoint - The investigation report on the major fire accident at Chengde Guo'en Nursing Home indicates that the incident was caused by a short circuit in a mobile power strip connected to an electric anti-decubitus mattress, leading to a rapid spread of fire and resulting in 20 fatalities [1] Group 1 - The fire occurred on April 8, 2025, at 21:15, in the nursing home located in Longhua County, Chengde City, resulting in 20 deaths [1] - The direct cause of the fire was identified as a short circuit in the power supply line of the electric mattress, igniting surrounding combustible materials [1] - The building's construction violated safety regulations, including the use of non-compliant materials such as polystyrene sandwich panels and inadequate fire resistance in ceilings and walls [1] Group 2 - The investigation concluded that the fire was a significant production safety responsibility accident due to the nursing home's failure to implement fire safety responsibilities, use of unqualified equipment, and ineffective initial emergency response [1] - A total of 21 individuals, including the nursing home management, have been transferred to judicial authorities for suspected criminal activities related to the incident [2] - The Hebei Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision has established a team to investigate and hold accountable 45 public officials responsible for the accident [2]