State media report that at least 28 people were killed in a fire at the Huiteng shoes factory in Jinjiang, China. Rescue crews are on the scene, and there are fears that people may still be trapped inside the building.
01 · THE DISPATCH
According to Chinese state media, a fire at the Huiteng shoes factory in Jinjiang, China, has killed at least 28 people. The blaze broke out on Thursday, prompting a large rescue operation. Rescue teams are working to extinguish the flames and search for any trapped individuals. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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