# Firefighter dies after shipyard vessel fire in eastern China

https://mins.news/en/item/22002

- CGTN, 2026-08-13 10:45 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-13/12-injured-in-shipyard-fire-in-east-China-1PzTBhRjB4s/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> A vessel fire at Century Huahai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry in Fu'an, Fujian Province, left 12 people injured, including 10 firefighters. One firefighter later died despite rescue efforts. The blaze was brought under control, and authorities are investigating its cause.

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