A cargo ship undergoing repairs at a major Chinese port caught fire on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people who were on board at the time.
The incident occurred at the port of Qingdao, one of China's busiest shipping hubs, where the ship was being fixed by Beihai Shipbuilding Co. The fire started at approximately 11:15 a.m. local time, according to Chinese state media.
A total of 42 people were on the vessel at the time of the blaze, and 12 of them were safely rescued. Five others were injured and taken to the hospital, where they are in stable condition.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Chinese authorities have not yet said what sparked the blaze while the vessel was undergoing repairs.
President Xi Jinping has called for "intensified efforts" to provide support for those affected by the fire, and Premier Li Qiang has emphasized the need to rescue any trapped people.
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