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Significant casualties in China shoe factory fire, Xi signals USD 1.7 Baku24 °C Firefighters worked to reach people trapped in a burning shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday as state media reported an unknown number of casualties and President Xi Jinping suggested the blaze may have caused heavy loss of life, NBC News reports. The fire broke out at around noon on Thursday (11 p.m. ET Wednesday) in the city of Jinjiang in Fujian province, with some people trapped on the rooftop, state broadcaster CCTV said. It was not immediately clear how many have been killed or injured. In a directive issued later on Thursday, Xi urged an all-out rescue effort and said the fire had “caused significant casualties”, suggesting the fire may have led to a heavy loss of life. Videos released by CCTV in the afternoon showed flames engulfing the multi-storey factory and thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Several people, apparently trapped by the blaze, could be seen on the rooftop as smoke swirled around them. Firefighting efforts were still underway, although open flames had largely been extinguished by about 5 a.m. ET, a local firefighting official told CCTV. Fire and rescue t…

China shoe factory fire: Several feared trapped, dead in Fujian; rescue ... At least 28 people were killed after a major fire broke out at a shoe factory in southeastern China’s Fujian on Thursday, and several others are feared trapped as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze and search and rescue operations were launched, reports stated. The fire broke out at 12 pm  (local time) in the city of Jinjiang in Fujian province, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. BREAKING: Casualties reported after a massive fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, Chinapic.twitter.com/BRtKSzAZpm — Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper)July 9, 2026 According to state broadcasterCCTV, more casualties are feared in the incident. 补充！晋江一鞋厂起火，好多人被困啊！#晋江#火灾 习近平作出重要指示了，惊动圣上了！ 这得烧死多少人哦？https://t.co/co2O7wVF5ipic.twitter.com/Bdp0Zy66DE — 中国悲剧档案 (@newszg_official)July 9, 2026 Videos on social media showed flames engulfing the multi-storey shoe factory after the fire broke out and thick black smoke billowing in the sky,Reutersreported. Some people, who were trapped due to the fire, could be seen in the video on the rooftop. According to a local firefighting official, rescue operation …

Factory Fire in China Causes ‘Significant’ Casualties, Xi Says In an image released by Chinese state-run news media, firefighters responded at the scene of a shoe factory fire in Jinjiang, a city in southeastern China, on Thursday.

28 killed in factory blaze in the heart of Chinese shoe manufacturing hub Twenty-eight people died following a massive fire in a shoe manufacturing plant in Jinjiang, in China’s eastern Fujian province, on Thursday, state news agency Xinhua reported. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out effort to rescue and treat the victims, and swiftly investigate. The blaze was reported at 12.04pm at the Huiteng Shoes Co. factory on Kaituo Road East in the town of Chendai. Fire authorities in Quanzhou sent emergency crews, including 183 firefighters and 35 fire trucks,...

At least 28 people killed as fire engulfs shoe factory in China Beijing demands 'all-out' effort to extinguish the blaze, search for survivors and treat the injured.

Firefighters battle deadly blaze in China shoe factory Firefighters work after a fire broke out at a footwear factory in Jiangtou Village, Chendai Township of Jinjiang City, southeast China's Fujian Province, on July 9, 2026. (Xinhua/Zheng Liang) Beijing: Nearly 200 fire and rescue personnel raced to put out a deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday, with people still trapped inside hours after the blaze broke out, authorities said. A fire broke out at the Huiteng shoes factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, around noon (0400 GMT) on Thursday, with fire and rescue teams dispatching 183 personnel and 35 vehicles to the scene, the Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement. The fire had caused casualties, it added, without giving details of how many people had been injured or killed. China's President Xi Jinping said a fire on Thursday at a shoe factory in eastern Fujian province resulted in "heavy human losses", according to remarks carried by state media. "No effort must be spared in search and rescue operations and in supporting the families" of those affected, Xi said, according to official news agency Xinhua, adding that the cause of the b…

China factory fire kills at least 28 people A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, after dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze.Hours after the fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory around noon (0400 GMT), there were fears people were still trapped inside the building in Jinjiang city, Fujian province.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.President Xi Jinping said the fire resulted in “heavy human losses,” with state news agency Xinhua later citing a preliminary toll of 28 dead.Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out.People can be seen taking refuge near the windows and on the roof of the building, while the blaze raged on the lower floors.The Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement that fire and rescue teams dispatched 183

Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital' Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.

China: Dozens killed in shoe factory fire Hundreds of rescue workers were dispatched to the site in Jinjiang, China, where many had become trapped in a burning factory. President Xi Jinping said "heavy human losses" were expected.

Fire Ravages Fujian Shoe Factory: Casualties Reported Fire Ravages Fujian Shoe Factory: Casualties Reported A fire erupted at a shoe factory in Fujian, China, resulting in reported casualties. The blaze began around noon on Friday, leaving some people trapped on the roof. The details of the number of casualties are still unclear, according to a report by state broadcaster CCTV. Devdiscourse News Desk | Casualties Have Been Reported After A Fire Broke Out On Friday At A Shoe Factory In The Southeastern Chinese Province Of Fujian | Updated: 09-07-2026 15:01 IST | Created: 09-07-2026 15:01 IST This image is AI-generated and does not depict any real-life event or location. It is a fictional representation created for illustrative purposes only. SHARE On Friday, a devastating fire broke out at a shoe factory in Fujian, a southeastern province in China. State broadcaster CCTV has reported casualties, though the exact number remains uncertain. The blaze ignited around noon (0400 GMT), according to officials. Reports indicate that some individuals were trapped on the rooftop, complicating rescue efforts as authorities raced to manage the unfolding crisis. While emergency services continue…

China factory fire kills at least 28 people BEIJING - A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, with more than 500 fire and rescue personnel racing against time to extinguish the blaze.

At least 28 killed in fire at shoe factory in China, state media reports Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in China, state media says Nearly 200 firefighters are battling a factory fire in China which has resulted in "heavy human losses".

China's President Xi mourns 'heavy losses' in shoe factory blaze Firefighters at the scene of a footwear factory fire in Jinjiang, China's Fujian province, on Thursday. - Photo: Xinhua via AP BEIJING: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday (July 9) resulted in "heavy human losses", President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze. The fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, around noon (0400 GMT), the Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement. With people still trapped inside hours after the blaze began, fire and rescue teams dispatched 183 people and 35 vehicles to the scene, the ministry added. The fire had caused casualties, it said, without giving details of how many people had been injured or killed. Xi, in remarks carried by state news agency Xinhua, said there were "heavy human losses", without providing a specific toll. Live footage aired by state broadcaster CCTV showed fire engines dousing a charred multi-story building with water, as thick grey smoke billowed from broken windows. "No effort must be spared in search and rescue operations" and in supporti…

China: 'Heavy human losses' expected in shoe factory fire Hundreds of rescue workers were dispatched to the site in Jinjiang, China, where many had become trapped in a burning factory. President Xi Jinping said "heavy human losses" were expected.

China's Xi mourns 'heavy human losses' in Jinjiang factory fire Image: Screenshot China’s President Xi Jinping said a fire on Thursday at a shoe factory in eastern Fujian province resulted in “heavy human losses”, according to remarks carried by state media. “No effort must be spared in search and rescue operations and in supporting the families” of those affected, Xi said, according to official news agency Xinhua, adding that the cause of the blaze must be “rapidly” determined to ensure accountability. Tags Fire Facebook X You may also like Three firefighters die as blazes sweep across Western US Fire at Cape Town airport disrupts international flights Fire at Pakistan mall kills at least 21 About the author View All Posts AFP Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a French international news agency headquartered in Paris, France. Founded in 1835 as Havas, it is the world's oldest news agency. Breaking Headlines China’s Xi mourns ‘heavy human losses’ in Jinjiang factory fire Argentina student pilot lands plane alone after flight instructor jumps to death DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 600 Wild rat in New Mexico tests positive for plague after four dogs infected this year Bus crashes into P…

China's Xi mourns 'heavy losses' in shoe factory blaze Dozens of fire and rescue personnel race to extinguish the fire Beijing: A deadly fire at a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday resulted in "heavy human losses", President Xi Jinping said, as dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze. The fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, around noon, the Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement. With people still trapped inside hours after the blaze began, fire and rescue teams dispatched 183 people and 35 vehicles to the scene, the ministry added. The fire had caused casualties, it said, without giving details of how many people had been injured or killed. Xi, in remarks carried by state news agency Xinhua, said there were "heavy human losses", without providing a specific toll. Live footage aired by state broadcaster CCTV showed fire engines dousing a charred multi-story building with water, as thick grey smoke billowed from broken windows. "No effort must be spared in search and rescue operations" and in supporting affected families, Xi said according to Xinhua. "The cause of the accident should…

China factory fire kills at least 28 people: state media AFP Beijing: A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, after dozens of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze. Hours after the fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory around noon (0400 GMT), there were fears people were still trapped inside the building in Jinjiang city, Fujian province. President Xi Jinping said the fire resulted in "heavy human losses", with state news agency Xinhua later citing a preliminary toll of 28 dead. Footage shared by state television CCTV showed firefighters dousing the facade and interior of a large, multi-story white building with fire hoses, as thick black smoke poured out. People can be seen taking refuge near the windows and on the roof of the building, while the blaze raged in the lower floors. Live Events The Ministry of Emergency Management said in a statement that fire and rescue teams dispatched 183 people and 35 vehicles to the scene. Xi, in remarks carried by Xinhua, said there were "heavy human losses" and called for increased search and rescue efforts. Live footage aired by CCTV showed the c…