<p>A fire tore through a martial arts training centre in China's Henan province on Friday killing at least 18 people, Chinese state media reported.</p>.<p>The blaze at Shangqiu city also wounded 16, CGTN reported, citing local officials.</p>.<p>It was unclear what had caused the fire.</p>.<p>Outbreaks of fire in China are not uncommon, with patchy safety protocols and sub-standard construction a frequent concern.</p>.<p>On June 13, a gas pipeline explosion in central Hubei province killed 25 people and injured 138.</p>.<p>Eight employees at a gas supplier were arrested by local police after lapses in safety management were uncovered.</p>
<p>A fire tore through a martial arts training centre in China's Henan province on Friday killing at least 18 people, Chinese state media reported.</p>.<p>The blaze at Shangqiu city also wounded 16, CGTN reported, citing local officials.</p>.<p>It was unclear what had caused the fire.</p>.<p>Outbreaks of fire in China are not uncommon, with patchy safety protocols and sub-standard construction a frequent concern.</p>.<p>On June 13, a gas pipeline explosion in central Hubei province killed 25 people and injured 138.</p>.<p>Eight employees at a gas supplier were arrested by local police after lapses in safety management were uncovered.</p>