Fire at Jinjiang shoe factory kills at least 28, dozens of firefighters respond
A blaze at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, China on Thursday resulted in at least 28 deaths and prompted a large-scale rescue effort.
A fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, China on Thursday, according to the South China Morning Post. The blaze started around noon.
President Xi Jinping said the fire resulted in heavy human losses and caused significant casualties, and he ordered an all-out rescue effort. At least 28 people were killed, and witnesses reported people on the rooftop of the factory during the fire.
Official reports said 183 firefighters were dispatched to the fire. ABC News Australia reported that nearly 200 firefighters were battling the fire, while the Bangkok Post said more than 500 fire and rescue personnel were racing to extinguish the blaze. Video footage showed flames and thick black smoke from the fire, according to the BBC.
No additional information was released at the time of reporting.
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