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28 killed as massive fire engulfs China shoe factory; Xi Jinping mourns 'heavy human losses'

A major fire at a footwear factory in China's eastern Fujian province caused "heavy human losses", leaving at least 28 dead on Thursday, state media reported, as rescue teams continued search and firefighting operations.

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The blaze broke out at around 12.04 pm at a shoe factory in Jiangtou Village, Chendai Township, in Jinjiang city, according to Xinhua. CCTV reported that several people were trapped on the rooftop as flames engulfed the multi-storey building and thick black smoke billowed into the sky.

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