Hebei iron mine catches fire, trapping more than 70 miners

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.

Source: Xinhua