Chinese President Xi Jinping says “heavy human losses” are expected after a fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, according to multiple reports. The blaze traps many people inside the burning plant, and rescue teams continue their efforts several hours after the fire begins. Channel NewsAsia reports that fire and rescue services dispatch 183 personnel and 35 vehicles to the scene, citing the Ministry of Emergency Management. Deutsche Welle similarly describes the large-scale response, noting that hundreds of rescue workers are sent to the factory site as trapped workers remain inside. Deccan Chronicle adds that Xi urges an all-out rescue effort and says the fire has caused “significant casualties,” indicating that the death toll may be substantial. The reports focus on the scale of the emergency response and Xi’s comments about anticipated casualties, while not yet providing a confirmed final figure for deaths or injuries.