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Firefighters ‘denied access’ to China consulate in Houston

Wednesday, 22 July 2020 3:47 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 22 July 2020 3:47 PM ]

Fire trucks are seen outside the Chinese consulate, where local media reported trash cans filled with documents are being burned in the courtyard, in Houston, Texas, US, July 21, 2020, in this still image taken from video by AFP.

Firefighters ‘were denied access’ to the Chinese consulate in Houston, Texas, says assistant fire chief Ruy Lozano, when they tried to enter the facility, on reports that documents were being burned in trash cans in the courtyard, according to local media.

The United States ordered China to close its consulate over accusations of spying operations.

(Source: AFP)

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