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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
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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
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
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.
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
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.
UPI
· Jul 10, 2026
Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28
Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28
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Related coverage for "Fujian shoe factory fire in China kills at least 28, state media says": ABC News — Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years. Sweden Herald — At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in China. KSAT San Antonio — Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years. Off The Press — At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says. Al Jazeera — Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China. UPI — Shoe factory burns in China, killing at least 28