The International Resource Journal: 25 killed in illegally-operating mine when blaze broke out, China

25 killed in illegally-operating mine when blaze broke out, China
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admin on 16 March, 2010 08:49:00
 
IRJ Mar 16 - Late on the night of Monday, March 15, a fire in a coal mine in
Central China claimed the lives of 25 miners. The fire took place at the
Dongxing Coal Mining Company mine in Xinmi, near Zhengzhou.  Reports indicate
that the blaze was started by faulty cabling within the main pit.
To date, six miners have escaped the flames and three mine managers have been
arrested by the Chinese police. The arrestees have had their assets seized and
it is rumoured that the mine has been operating illegally, according to an
initial investigation.
The rescue effort continues.