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Deadly Fire at China’s Shoe Capital | San Antonio News
A catastrophic fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, killed 28 people and injured dozens, sparking national outrage and a top-down government investigation. With 237 workers and two visitors trapped inside, rescuers pulled 213 out — two later died in hospital. President Xi Jinping ordered a full probe and accountability, while the factory owner and others were arrested and assets frozen. The blaze, which consumed multiple floors of the iconic “shoe capital” facility, has reignited urgent questions about safety, regulation, and preparedness in China’s industrial sector. Listen in…
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