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Deadly Fire at Major Shoe Factory in China's 'Shoe Capital' Kills 28
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First reported by Now 14 · 4 hours ago
What happened
A fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killed 28 people and was largely extinguished after hours of firefighting. President Xi Jinping ordered rescue efforts and an investigation into the cause.
- 01A fire at a Jinjiang shoe factory killed 28 people on Thursday.
- 02The blaze started around noon on the factory's ground floor and spread rapidly due to flammable materials.
- 03Firefighters worked for hours and mostly extinguished the fire by 5:40 p.m.
- 04President Xi Jinping demanded full rescue efforts and a strict investigation.
- 05The fire caused chemical fumes that irritated eyes nearby.
- 06Jinjiang produces about 20% of the world's shoes, making it a global footwear hub.
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