Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China’s deadliest blazes in recent years

A fire at Huiteng shoe company in Jinjiang, Fujian province, killed 28 people, with Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering a search and rescue effort and investigation. The blaze started on the first floor of a five-story building, exacerbated by flammable materials, and work safety issues in China are highlighted due to recurring incidents.