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Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points The incident is reported to have claimed 28 lives, making it one of the deadliest blazes in the country's recent history. Further details about the fire and its aftermath are available from the official Xinhua News Agency, which initially reported the incident.
A devastating fire occurred at a shoe factory in China's southeastern province of Fujian, resulting in significant loss of life. The incident is reported to have claimed 28 lives, making it one of the deadliest blazes in the country's recent history.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation into the incident, emphasizing the need for accountability. He also urged a swift and comprehensive search and rescue effort.
Further details about the fire and its aftermath are available from the official Xinhua News Agency, which initially reported the incident. For more information, readers can refer to the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 9, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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