Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:30pm on 09 Jul 2026,Thursday International
At least 28 people were killed after a devastating fire engulfed the Huiteng shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, one of China's largest footwear manufacturing hubs. The blaze broke out around midday while 239 people were inside the multi-storey factory. Authorities said 213 workers and visitors were evacuated or rescued as nearly 200 firefighters battled the flames. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue operation, a swift investigation into the cause, and strict accountability for those responsible. The factory owner and management have reportedly been detained as investigations into the deadly industrial disaster continue.
