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Fire at Fujian Shoe Factory Kills 28 | Charlotte News
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A deadly fire at a major shoe factory in Fujian, China, killed 28 people, exposing deep-rooted safety failures in China’s manufacturing sector. With 237 workers and two visitors trapped inside, flames spread rapidly due to flammable materials blocking escape routes. Factory owners are now arrested, and assets frozen as authorities launch a probe. This tragedy follows other fatal industrial accidents this year, including a fireworks explosion and a construction site fire, raising alarms over systemic neglect. Despite a national decline in workplace deaths in 2025, recent disasters underscore the urgent need for enforcement and accountability. President Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation, while the incident starkly reminds the world that economic growth must never sacrifice worker safety.
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