Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe

No Comment Video. Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 10/07/2026 - 9:01 GMT+2 China is investigating a fire that killed 28 people at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, on 9 July. The blaze broke out at a factory operated by Huiteng Shoe Company in the city, a major manufacturing hub often described as China's shoe capital. State broadcaster CCTV said firefighters brought the flames under control after about four hours. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort, called for a rapid investigation and instructed authorities to hold those responsible accountable if safety failures are confirmed. Emergency services deployed 183 firefighters and 35 vehicles to the site. Rescue operations were complicated by large quantities of shoe materials stacked in stairwells, which slowed access to the upper floors of the building. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials have not confirmed whether additional people were injured. The disaster is among the deadliest industrial fires reported in China in recent years and is expected to prompt renewed scrutiny of workplace fire safety standards. China Fire firefighters Xi Jinping investigation Top stories Now playing Next Deadly fire at China shoe factory sparks Xi Jinping order for full probe Now playing Next Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US Now playing Next France fans erupt as Les Bleus down Morocco to reach semis Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 10th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next France defeats Morocco 2-0 and advances to World Cup semifinals Now playing Next Santas fill Danish streets for annual congress Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 9th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Trump tempers fury to end two-day NATO summit on high note Now playing Next European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for UPA diplomatic row Now playing Next Iran reports casualties and infrastructure damage after US strikes Now playing Next Exclusive: Brussels puts trade ban with Israeli settlements on table Now playing Next US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz Now playing Next Where in Europe are scaleup companies performing best? Now playing Next Watch: The brand new European crypto regulations that global companies could potentially bypass Now playing Next Europe Today: Europe at an economic crossroads as global tensions rise Now playing Next This Croatian island has a centuries-old way to beat the summer heat ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Mosque replica and anti-immigration signs appear on Northern Ireland bonfire No Comment Mud and debris left behind after deadly floods in southern China No Comment Paris City Hall draped in Les Bleus colours ahead of World Cup quarter-final No Comment Robert Wun unveils 'Childsplay' couture collection in Paris The Ring Is Belgium becoming a narco-state? Belgian politicians debate on The Ring Europe News 'I'm not a candidate': Lagarde tells Euronews as French election speculation grows Europe News 'Digital euro will not replace cash,' Lagarde tells Euronews as negotiations advance The Europe Conversation 'Let's debate it': ECB President tells Euronews as Spain pitches joint borrowing plan Europe News Growing momentum for EU joint borrowing, Cuerpo tells Euronews Europe News Newly released footage shows revolver gifted by Erdogan to NATO leaders Tech News AI for Good summit takes place in Geneva as countries debate global governance China At least 28 dead in fire at shoe factory in eastern China, state media reports ADVERTISEMENT Business Volkswagen risks 'major conflict' with staff over cost-cutting drive, union warns Europe News US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany, Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Europe News European Parliament aims to exclude end-to-end chats from message-scanning regime Europe Today NATO summit ended 'on a more positive note than feared', former NATO security advisor says Europe News Commission to tighten access to EU market as foreign interference concerns rise Europe News Russian drivers face petrol shortages after Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure Business Digital euro enters final round of EU negotiations Culture news 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT