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21:11, 17-Dec-2018
Factory fire in central China's Henan Province leaves 11 dead
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20:45, 20-Dec-2018
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Eleven people were killed in a factory fire in Shangqiu City, central China's Henan Province, reported the Ministry of Emergency Management.
The factory fire broke out at 11:11 a.m. local time on Monday, and was brought under control at around 2:15 p.m.
The ministry has dispatched a working group to the site for the rescue operation and investigation work.
A preliminary investigation shows that carelessness of three factory staff members has resulted in the accident.
(Top image: The Beijing News)
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