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Fire onboard ship at Chinese shipyard kills 25 people

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard a ship at a shipyard in China.

Key facts

  • At least 25 people were killed after a fire broke out aboard a ship at a shipyard in China.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:59:21 UTC.

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  3. Fire aboard cargo ship undergoing repairs at busy Chinese port leaves 25 people dead, five more injured

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  5. Fire onboard ship at Chinese shipyard kills 25 people

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