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Jinjiang shoe plant blaze in Fujian leaves casualties as firefighters battle flames

A fire at a multi-story shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, left casualties as firefighters worked to rescue people trapped inside; CCTV reported the blaze began around noon, open flames were largely extinguished by late afternoon, and 183 firefighters with 35 vehicles were dispatched. Jinjiang is a major footwear hub that produced about 1.2 billion shoes in 2024, accounting for roughly 20% of global output.

via CNN|

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Fujian Shoe Factory Fire Kills 28, Rescue Efforts Underway

A deadly fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province killed at least 28 people after 237 workers and two visitors were inside; 213 were evacuated, with two later pronounced dead and 26 more missing before confirmation, bringing the death toll to 28. More than 180 firefighters fought the blaze, which began on the ground floor and spread rapidly, possibly aided by highly flammable shoe materials. President Xi Jinping urged accountability and a thorough investigation, and officials vowed an all-out effort to extinguish the fire and search for survivors.

via Al Jazeera|

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Jinjiang shoe factory blaze triggers casualty fears as Xi orders rescue

A fire at a multi‑storey shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, prompted rescue Swift action after state media reported unknown casualties, with President Xi Jinping saying the blaze may have caused significant losses and ordering an all‑out rescue. Firefighters, aided by 183 personnel and 35 vehicles, battled flames that were largely extinguished by early morning; officials noted the ground-floor start and highly flammable materials fueling the blaze. Jinjiang is a major footwear hub contributing a large share of global output.

via NBC News|

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