A fire broke out at the Huiteng Shoes factory in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, China. Chinese media reported that 28 people lost their lives in the fire.
Local authorities announced that the fire was brought under control. Following the incident, Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered "all resources to be mobilized" to treat the injured, provide necessary support to the families of the deceased, and swiftly investigate the cause of the fire to hold those responsible accountable.
Xi also drew attention to the numerous workplace accidents that have occurred in the country this year, stressing that local governments and relevant institutions nationwide must learn from these incidents, conduct comprehensive inspections to eliminate hidden risks, and prevent similar tragedies.