China: 'Heavy human losses' expected in shoe factory fire

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A fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, China, has trapped many workers, prompting deployment of hundreds of rescue personnel. Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of heavy human casualties expected from the incident.

Hundreds of rescue workers were dispatched to the site in Jinjiang, China, where many had become trapped in a burning factory. President Xi Jinping said "heavy human losses" were expected.