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Ryan Fahey

At least 27 workers killed after fire in gold mine sparks explosion 300ft below ground

A fire in a gold mine in southern Peru has killed at least 27 workers, according to the mining company.

The Yanaquihua mining company said the victims were working an overnight shift for a contractor at the Sermigold mine in the Arequipa region.

A statement from the company said 175 workers had been rescued.

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