Massive Fire at Shoe Factory in China Kills 28
L'essentiel
- A massive fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Fujian province, China, on Thursday resulted in 28 deaths.
- Emergency crews responded to the blaze, which sent thick smoke billowing from the building.
- Authorities are investigating the cause and holding those responsible accountable.
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A massive fire erupted at the Huiteng Shoes factory in China's Fujian province on Thursday, resulting in a significant loss of life. Emergency services were deployed to combat the blaze and rescue individuals trapped.
Twenty-eight people died following a massive fire in a shoe factory in China’s eastern Fujian province, on Thursday, state news agency Xinhua reported.
The blaze was reported at 12.04pm at the Huiteng Shoes factory on Kaituo Road East in the village of Jiangtou in Chendai township, Jinjiang.
Fire authorities in the city of Quanzhou sent emergency crews, including 183 firefighters and 35 fire trucks, to the scene, state broadcaster CCTV reported. By late Thursday afternoon, local authorities said the fire had been brought under control, but the number of casualties remained unclear, according to CCTV.
Video footage circulating on social media showed towering flames and thick black smoke billowing from the building, with several people trapped on the rooftop signalling for help. Witnesses reported seeing a helicopter deployed for rescue operations.
Xi ordered “all-out efforts” to rescue the trapped, treat the injured and properly handle follow-up care and family consolation, while demanding “a swift inquiry into the cause of the fire and for those responsible to be held accountable”, according to Xinhua.
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An official inquiry into the fire's cause will be launched.
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Those found responsible will face legal consequences.
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Questions ouvertes
- What caused the fire?
- Were safety regulations followed?
- What are the conditions of the injured?
