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China shoe factory fire leaves ‘heavy human losses’ as rescuers battle blaze
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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.
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
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,...
UPI
· Jul 9, 2026
Shoe factory burns in China; many casualties feared
Shoe factory burns in China; many casualties feared
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
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.
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
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.
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
The Eastern Herald
· 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.
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
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
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.
Al Bawaba
· 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...
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
Us Weekly
· Jun 27, 2026
Fashionable People Are Wearing This Elevated Flip-Flop Alternative
While walking down New York City streets this summer, I’ve noticed one specific footwear trend: flip-flop kitten heels. The most stylish women are wearing them everywhere, including the office, Sunday brunch and even on rowdy nights out with friends. It makes sense. Kitten heels are easy to walk in and the single flip-flop strap exudes []
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· Jun 22, 2026
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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.
TRT World
· 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
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...
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.
Euronews
· 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.
The Rising Nepal
· Jul 12, 2026
China shoe factory fire kills 28
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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
Associated Press
· Jul 13, 2026
Fire in Bangkok pub kills at least 27 people
A fire which engulfed a beer hall in Bangkok overnight killed at least 27 people and injured dozens more. Firefighters brought the blaze under control early Monday. Rescuers said the fire was reported around midnight Sunday - footage shared online by first responders showed a huge blaze raging. #thailand #bangkok #news Thumbnail picture credit: Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Vogue
· Jul 11, 2026
The Barely-There Hiking Sandal Is the Official Shoe of the Summer
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· 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 []
BingNews
· Jul 12, 2026
Des lacets uniques pour chaque paire de chaussures!
Des lacets uniques pour chaque paire de chaussures !!!
Investing.com
· Jul 1, 2026
Nike stumbles as China woes, cautious outlook temper turnaround hopes
Nike stumbles as China woes, cautious outlook temper turnaround hopes
E! Online
· Jun 30, 2026
Move Over Ballet Sneakers, The Mary Jane Sneakers Trend Is Here
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Malay Mail
· Jul 10, 2026
Firefighters battle Kuching ice cream factory blaze spreading to neighbouring premises, all workers safe
KUCHING, July 10 — A fire broke out at an ice cream factory and spread to a neighbouring factory at Demak Laut Ind...
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.
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· Jul 12, 2026
[Media] NEW - At least 27 people have been killed and 63 injured in a fire at a pub in Bangko [...]
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· Jul 12, 2026
Bangkok pub fire: Dozens killed as massive blaze rips through bar
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