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

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View in Browser Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years July 09, 2026 The blaze broke out at a shoe factory in the eastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.