Factory fire in China’s shoe capital claims 28 lives

Flames engulf the exterior of a shoe factory in Dongguan, Guangdong province, as emergency responders work to control the devastating fire that has claimed multiple lives.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with initial reports suggesting that it may have been linked to faulty electrical equipment. The factory, which is one of many in the region producing footwear for global brands, was operating at full capacity at the time of the incident. This tragedy highlights ongoing … Read more