Two window cleaners working on China’s second tallest building found themselves swinging violently almost 500 metres above the ground after their suspended platform spun out of control.

Fire broke out today at the site of China’s future tallest building, but it was extinguished after more than an hour without any reported casualties, state media said.

Fire broke out today at the site of China’s future tallest building, although there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths.

THE world’s tallest skyscraper is nearing completion in Taipei after workmen yesterday finished installed the pinnacle on the 1,676ft Taipei 101 building.