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At Least 28 Dead in China Factory Fire

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A fire at a shoe factory in eastern China killed at least 28 people, according to state media.

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Independent Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

At least 28 die in eastern China shoe factory blaze

At least 28 die in eastern China shoe factory blaze

BOL News

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· Jul 9, 2026

At least 28 killed in fire at factory in eastern China

Authorities said 237 factory workers and two delivery personnel were at the facility when the fire broke out. The post At least 28 killed in fire at factory in eastern China appeared first on BOL News.

Reuters

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fujian shoe factory fire in China kills at least 28, state media says

At least 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China, state-run broadcaster CCTV reported. The fire occurred at footwear manufacturer Huiteng in Jinjiang, Fujian province on July 9. #fujian #china #huiteng #fire

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in China

At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in China

Off The Press

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

At least 28 people were killed in ‌a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, after flames engulfed the multi-storey building, trapping workers on the rooftop. The fire broke out at around noon local time (0400 GMT) in the city of Jinjiang in ​Fujian province at footwear []...Click to read more

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

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,...

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 10, 2026

China factory fire kills at least 28 people

China factory fire kills at least 28 people

BNO News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Shoe factory fire kills 28 people in China

A massive fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China has killed at least 28 people, according state media. Video from the scene showed workers trapped on the roof as flames consumed large parts of the building. The fire broke out at Huiteng Shoes in Jiangtou village, part of Chen­dai town in Jinjiang, a city [] The post Shoe factory fire kills 28 people in China appeared first on BNO News.

CNN

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly factory fire in China kills 28

At least 28 people were killed after a fire tore through a five-story shoe factory in southeastern China, trapping workers inside. Officials say highly flammable materials and blocked stairwells helped the blaze spread rapidly. #cnn, #news, #china, #fire

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Xi Jinping Orders Accountability as Factory Fire Kills at Least 28 at Fujian Shoe Plant

A fire at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed at least 28 people Thursday, with rescue workers still searching for survivors trapped inside. Xi Jinping demanded accountability as China confronts its deadliest industrial fire of 2026.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 9, 2026

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.

ABC News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years

A fire has broken out at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province, killing 28 people

Fark

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead in Bangkok bar fire which, judging from the photos, seems to have involved a plasma cannon [Scary]

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KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years

A fire has broken out at a shoe factory in China's Fujian province, killing 28 people.

Our News Bahamas

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· Jul 10, 2026

Fire at a Shoe Factory Kills 28 in One of China’s Deadliest Blazes in Recent Years

CHINA - A fire broke out at a shoe factory in a Southeastern Chinese province on Thursday, killing 28 people.

UPI

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· Jul 10, 2026

Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28

Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28

Wall Street Journal

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly Factory Fire Highlights Dangers of China’s Manufacturing Might

The blaze, which killed 28 people, comes shortly after similar incidents at a coal mine and another at a fireworks factory.

The West Australian

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· Jul 9, 2026

Shoe factory fire in southeast China kills 28: reports

A fire that broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian has killed at least 28 people, media reports say.

NDTV

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly Blaze At China Shoe Factory Kills 28

At least 28 people were killed after a massive fire swept through a shoe factory in China's Fujian Province. More than 500 rescuers were deployed as authorities launched an investigation and detained...

Euronews

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· Jul 10, 2026

Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe

China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July.

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 10, 2026

VIDEO: Huge fire rips through shoe factory in China, 28 dead

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – At least 28 were killed after a massive inferno ripped through a shoe factory in China's Fujian Province.

TRT World

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· Jul 10, 2026

At least 28 killed as fire tears through shoe factory in China

At least 28 people were killed after a fire tore through a multi-storey shoe factory in Jinjiang, in southeastern China's Fujian province, on July 9. State media said 239 people were inside the factory when the blaze broke out, with 213 evacuated while dozens were initially reported missing. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 13, 2026

At Least 27 Killed in Bangkok Pub Fire

At least 27 people were killed and 22 critically injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar overnight. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze, with preliminary findings pointing to a possible electrical short circuit in an air conditioner. #Bangkok

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead after a fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok

At least 27 people died in a huge fire that had engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday morning, Thailand's Prime Minister told the reporters at the scene. "Right now, we have been able to bring the deceased bodies out. For that, there were already 27 bodies," said Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the prime minister said. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

The Economic Times

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· Jul 9, 2026

One killed in fire at steel factory in UP's Hapur

One killed in fire at steel factory in UP's Hapur

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 9, 2026

Chinese shoe factory burns, leaving dead and injured in Fujian

ALBAWABA - A shoe factory caught on fire in southeastern China, in the province of Fujian. Firefighters are working to extinguish the massive fire, which has already taken lives, Shanghai Daily newspaper reported Thursday...

India News Network

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· Jul 9, 2026

Fire at Jinjiang Shoe Factory Claims 28 Lives in China

A fire in Jinjiang, China's 'shoe capital', has resulted in 28 fatalities, prompting calls for accountability from President Xi Jinping.

The Tribune

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bangkok eatery fire: At least 27 dead, 63 injured after stage circuit breaker explodes

A devastating fire at a Bangkok eatery killed at least 27 people and injured 63 others early Monday morning. The blaze, reportedly triggered by a stage circuit breaker explosion, spread rapidly through ceiling decorations. Most fatalities resulted from smoke inhalation as panicked victims fled towards the rear toilets.

Daily Finland

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· Jul 12, 2026

Fire kills 27 in Bangkok pub

A fire at a pub near Lat Phrao Road in Bangkok's Chatuchak district killed 27 people and injured more than 10 others late Sunday, Thai media reported, said Xinhua. The fire broke out at around 11:57 p.m. local time and was later extinguished. The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul arrived at the scene at around 1:44 a.m. on Monday, and said most of the victims died from smoke inhalation. An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.

Times of India

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· Jul 9, 2026

China shoe factory fire leaves ‘heavy human losses’ as rescuers battle blaze

China shoe factory fire leaves ‘heavy human losses’ as rescuers battle blaze

Daily Mail

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· Jul 12, 2026

At least 27 dead after massive fire breaks out in pub in Bangkok: Shocking footage shows flames bursting from door as revellers flee

At least 27 dead after massive fire breaks out in pub in Bangkok: Shocking footage shows flames bursting from door as revellers flee

India Today

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· Jun 22, 2026

2016 demolition order, many ownership changes: Inside Lucknow fire that killed 15

2016 demolition order, many ownership changes: Inside Lucknow fire that killed 15

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 dead in Bangkok after fire breaks out at bar: Officials

At least 27 people are dead and another 22 are in critical condition after a fire at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, erupted early Monday morning local time. A large blaze engulfed the Na Ladprao pub in the northern part of the nation’s capital, sending patrons fleeing into the bathrooms at the back of the []

India TV News

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· Jun 23, 2026

A funeral delayed, a mother uninformed: About two Kanpur friends who lost their lives in Lucknow fire tragedy

As many as 15 persons were killed after a major fire engulfed a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area. Among those dead are two friends from Kanpur– 28-year-old Sanyam Vij and 25-year-old Surajbhan Singh. The two young men, colleagues at an animation studio and close friends for years, were among those trapped inside the building when the blaze broke out.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 12, 2026

Bangkok pub fire leaves at least 27 dead as investigation begins

A fire at a pub in Bangkok that broke out around midnight has killed at least 27 people, with several others taken to hospital, authorities say. Firefighters have been able to contain the blaze, and crews have been checking the site for any belongings. Thailand's Prime Minister says the cause of the fire is under investigation.

NPR News

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· Jun 28, 2026

3 firefighters killed on Colorado-Utah border as wildfires intensify

The deaths occurred as crews battled multiple fires across a parched region. Two other firefighters were injured.

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

27 Killed, 63 Injured in Bangkok Pub Fire; Probe Underway

BANGKOK, July 13: At least 27 people were killed and 63 others injured, including 22 in critical condition, after a fire tore through a crowded pub in Bangkok late Sunday, authorit...

JOE.co.uk

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· Jul 13, 2026

At least 27 killed and another 22 critically injured in terrifying Bangkok bar fire

A likely cause has been identified At least 27 people have been killed while 22 others have suffered heavy injuries as a result of a fire in a Bangkok pub, officials in Thailand have confirmed. The number of victims was revealed by the Thai prime minister and other officials. Fire Rescue Thailand shared a []

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