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At least 28 killed as fire tears through shoe factory in China
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
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
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Reuters
· 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
Off The Press
· 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
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28
Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28
Sweden Herald
· 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
BNO News
· 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.
Al Jazeera
· 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.
Independent Online
· Jul 9, 2026
At least 28 die in eastern China shoe factory blaze
At least 28 die in eastern China shoe factory blaze
CNN
· 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
South China Morning Post
· 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,...
ABC News
· 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
KSAT San Antonio
· 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
· 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.
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 9, 2026
At Least 28 Dead in China Factory Fire
A fire at a shoe factory in eastern China killed at least 28 people, according to state media.
BOL News
· 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.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
28 Workers Dead as Fire Engulfs Shoe Factory in China’s Jinjiang, Xi Demands Answers
At least 28 workers died Thursday when fire swept through the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang, China, as colleagues on the rooftop called families before smoke cut off communication. Xi Jinping demanded accountability as 180 firefighters searched for survivors still trapped inside.
Borneo Bulletin
· Jul 10, 2026
Fire destroys 70,000 pairs of shoes at ex-Bata factory
Fire destroys 70,000 pairs of shoes at ex-Bata factory
NDTV
· 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...
The West Australian
· 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.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 9, 2026
Chinese shoe factory burns, leaving dead and injured in Fujian
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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.
Times of India
· 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
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· Jul 12, 2026
China shoe factory fire kills 28
Beijing, July 12: Authorities were investigating a blaze at a shoe factory in southeastern China's Fujian province that...
DW News
· Jul 10, 2026
Dozens killed in massive China shoe factory fire | DW News
A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, after scores of fire and rescue personnel raced to extinguish the blaze. #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
India News Network
· 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.
Associated Press
· Jul 12, 2026
At least 27 dead in a fire that engulfed 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
Sky News Australia
· Jul 12, 2026
Bangkok pub fire leaves at least 27 dead as investigation begins
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Al Jazeera English
· Jul 10, 2026
China shoe factory fire: President Xi orders investigation into cause of blaze
A deadly fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killing several workers and injuring others. Nearly 240 employees were inside when the blaze spread through the building. Authorities launched an investigation into the disaster. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #China #ChinaFire #FactoryFire #Jinjiang #ShoeFactory #WorkplaceSafety #IndustrialAccident #FireAccident #ChinaNews #EmergencyResponse #AlJazeeraEnglish
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· Jul 12, 2026
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Daily Mail
· 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
Daily Finland
· 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.
The Tribune
· 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.
DNyuz
· Jul 13, 2026
Fire in Bangkok Bar Leaves at Least 27 Dead
More than two dozen people were killed when a fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok late Sunday night, spreading quickly and apparently sending many patrons fleeing toward the bathrooms at the back of the venue, where they died. Dozens of others were injured. The blaze broke out while a band was playing at []
Wall Street Journal
· 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.
Vogue
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· Jul 13, 2026
At least 27 killed and another 22 critically injured in terrifying Bangkok bar fire
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