At least 28 people killed as fire engulfs shoe factory in China
Summary
A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city, southeastern China, has killed at least 28 people. Firefighters are still trying to rescue others trapped inside the building, and officials are working to find the cause and hold those responsible accountable.Key Facts
- The fire broke out around noon on Thursday in a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province.
- At least 28 people have died, and some may still be trapped inside the factory.
- The factory made shoes using flammable materials, which likely helped the fire spread quickly.
- More than 180 firefighters and 35 emergency vehicles responded to the scene.
- President Xi Jinping urged a quick investigation and strict accountability for those responsible.
- Emergency workers lost contact with some trapped people during rescue efforts.
- Industrial accidents are common in China due to poor safety rules and enforcement.
- China has been running a campaign to reduce fire hazards in buildings after a deadly fire in Hong Kong killed 168 people.
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