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Fire at Eastern China Shoe Factory Kills at Least 28
A fire broke out at a footwear factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people. State media released video showing people trapped on the roof, but officials have not released details on the cause or the condition of those seen.
Jul 9, 9:56 AM·1m read3 sources
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A fire at a shoe factory in eastern China killed at least 28 people, state news agency Xinhua reported.
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State media released video showing at least a dozen people appearing trapped on the roof of the factory. Officials have not released further details on the cause of the fire or the condition of those seen on the roof. The death toll was confirmed by multiple state outlets citing the same agency report.
The facility produces footwear and is located in eastern China. No information on the number of workers present at the time of the fire has been released. State media have not identified the company operating the factory or provided an updated casualty count beyond the initial figure.
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