Police detain 12 people after 38 killed in fire at aged care home in China

Cause of fire still unclear as tragedy shines spotlight on China's rapidly ageing population and under-resourced social security net At least 12 people connected to the privately run home for the elderly in central China where 38 people died in a fire earlier this week have been taken into custody by the police, state media reported on Wednesday. Related: Fire at elderly people's care home in central China kills 38 people