Deadly Inferno Exposes China's Flawed Fire Safety Record A devastating shoe factory fire swept through eastern China on July 9, killing at least 28 people and injuring many others.
The tragedy is a stark reminder of the country's persistent failure to address its alarming rate of industrial fires, despite Beijing's recent vows to crack down on workplace safety.
The Huiteng Shoes factory fire in Jinjiang city, Fujian province, is part of a long running saga of industrial blazes that have ravaged China over the past decade.