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11 dead, 2 missing in Hebei coal mine fire
By Li Qian |
March 1, 2013, Friday
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ELEVEN workers have been confirmed dead and two are still missing after a coal mine in Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province caught fire last night, China News Service reported.
The fire started around 8pm when 13 people were working 750 meters underground in the Aijiagou Coal Mine in Huailai County, the State Administration of Work Safety said on its website.
Initial investigation found ventilation fans caught fire first and ignited a wooden shed.
The 11 miners died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Rescue workers are still searching for the two missing miners.
The fire started around 8pm when 13 people were working 750 meters underground in the Aijiagou Coal Mine in Huailai County, the State Administration of Work Safety said on its website.
Initial investigation found ventilation fans caught fire first and ignited a wooden shed.
The 11 miners died of carbon monoxide poisoning. Rescue workers are still searching for the two missing miners.
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