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Major Fire Erupts at Shoe Factory in China’s Jinjiang, President Reports Many Casualties
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First reported by Now 14 · Jul 9, 2026
What happened
A major fire erupted at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, on July 9, 2026, trapping workers on the roof and causing many casualties, according to President Xi Jinping. Firefighters deployed 183 personnel and 35 vehicles to control the blaze, which started on the ground floor amid flammable materials. The exact toll remains unknown as rescue efforts continue.
- 01A large fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, on July 9, 2026.
- 02Several workers were trapped on the factory roof amid thick smoke and flames.
- 03President Xi Jinping ordered a broad rescue operation citing many casualties.
- 04183 firefighters and 35 fire trucks were deployed to fight the blaze.
- 05The fire started on the ground floor where flammable shoe materials were stored.
- 06Jinjiang produces over 1.2 billion shoes annually, about 20% of global output.
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