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China shoe factory fire kills at least 28
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China shoe factory fire kills at least 28

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A fire at a shoe factory in Fujian province, China, killed at least 28 people on Thursday.
  • Emergency management officials dispatched 200 rescue workers and called for a swift investigation into the cause and accountability.
  • The incident follows a series of deadly fires in China, prompting a renewed campaign to enforce fire safety codes in buildings and factories.

At least 28 people died in a fire that engulfed a shoe factory in China's Fujian province on Thursday. Emergency services sent approximately 200 firefighters and rescue personnel to the scene. Smoke billowed from the multi-story building as fire trucks worked to extinguish the blaze.

an all-out search and rescue effort

— Xi JinpingPresident Xi Jinping called for immediate action following the fire.

President Xi Jinping urged an "all-out search and rescue effort" and a swift investigation to hold those responsible accountable. The Ministry of Emergency Management stated that the cause of the fire must be investigated, lessons learned, and measures implemented to prevent future tragedies.

strictly hold those responsible accountable

— Xi JinpingPresident Xi Jinping demanded accountability for the incident.

This incident adds to a string of fatal fires across China. In November, 168 people died in a Hong Kong high-rise fire, prompting a nationwide campaign to improve fire safety standards in buildings and factories. Another fire in Guangdong province killed 12 people a month later.

Simultaneously, the cause of the fire must be investigated, lessons learned, and effective measures taken to prevent similar accidents from recurring

— Ministry of Emergency ManagementThe ministry outlined the necessary steps to address the fire and prevent future occurrences.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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