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Hebei iron mine fire traps over 70 miners
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2004-11-20 21:31

An iron ore mine in the city of Shahe, north China's Hebei Province, caught fire Saturday afternoon, trapping more than 70 miners.

The Provincial Administration of Work Safety said by 6:20 p.m., five miners had been rescued, but more than 70 others are still missing.

The rescue operation is underway.



 
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