On August 25, 2026, a sad news emerged from China that 26-year-old bar singer Wang Wenbo (stage name Cool Horse) tragically lost his life in a fire in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province. On August 22, his close friends and brother confirmed the devastating news, leading to an outpouring of grief and sorrow from numerous internet users.
Around 3:40 a.m. on August 20, a fire broke out at a bar named “Tales of Time” in the Haigang district of Qinhuangdao. The exterior of the building was charred, resulting in the loss of eight lives and three individuals being hospitalized. Local authorities released a brief statement about the incident on the morning of the 20th, omitting specific details, which raised questions among netizens.
On August 22, online users mourned the loss of their friend, revealing from the post that the deceased was named Wang Wenbo, known by the stage name Cool Horse, and was 26 years old.
According to a friend of Wang Wenbo, the fire occurred on the day of the Qixi Festival, when a fire outside the bar quickly spread to the interior, leading to the tragic events of 8 deaths and 3 injuries. Wang Wenbo was performing inside the bar at the time and was unable to escape in time.
Interestingly, prior to the incident, Wang Wenbo had left the bar to adjust her mindset and engage in fitness and weight loss activities. After successfully losing weight, she chose to return to the bar to continue singing. Tragically, on the day of the incident, she had just resumed work about three to four days earlier. There were even friends who had invited her to celebrate Qixi together, but she did not go with them, resulting in this unforeseen tragedy. Unfortunately, life offers no second chances, and time cannot be turned back.
In the eyes of friends and family, Wang Wenbo was a charming and talented girl, with a stage presence that captivated audiences. She was known for her sincere and caring nature, always looking out for those around her. Netizens reflected on the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that one moment could be filled with laughter and music, while the next could bring unforeseen disasters.