In China, a fire has destroyed a high-rise building in Shanghai, killing at least 42 people. State media reported that at least 90 others were injured as the blaze tore through a 28-storey block of flats in the Chinese city. The building was being renovated when the fire broke out. Firefighters battled for several hours to bring the blaze under control. Many people were trapped as fire engulfed the upper part of the building beyond the reach of the fire hoses. Helicopters attempted to rescue some from the roof. Eventually firefighters rigged up hoses on top of nearby buildings.The fire was brought under control after nightfall and officials said more than 100 people had been rescued. The cause of the fire is still under investigation but witnesses say construction materials caught fire and the flames quickly climbed the scaffolding surrounding the building.