China, Shadong: A powerful explosion swinging a chemical plant workshop in Gaomi City, located in the Chinese eastern Shandong province, Tuesday just before noon, according to China Central Television. The explosion launched a quick response to an extraordinary situation, without immediate information about victims.
After the incident, the Ministry of Emergency immediately sent a specialized work team, including firefighters, medical experts and security specialists, to support local rescue operations. Local emergency services have mobilized 55 firefighting engines and 232 employees on the web to include the situation and provide assistance.
The state media said the explosion occurred at the Shandong Youdao chemical facility, a subsidiary of Himile Group, which operates in the Gaomi Renhe chemical park.
Founded in 2019, the company includes over 700 acres and employs more than 300 workers focusing on the development and production of pesticides, drugs and fine chemical intermediates.
Contributions on the social media from the surrounding villages described fragmented windows and tremor felt by the inhabitants, which emphasized the intensity of the explosion. Videos circulating online showed strong cords of gray and orange smoke fluttering over the plant.
The authorities have deployed teams for monitoring the environment to assess the quality of air in the surroundings, while residents recommended to wear masks if they detect unusual odors.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been published and investigations are underway. Meanwhile, the incident influenced the Himile Mechanical stock price, a publicly traded associated company for Himile Group, which dropped almost 4%after the explosion reports.
The cause of the explosion has not yet been published and investigations are underway. Meanwhile, the incident influenced the Himile Mechanical stock price, a publicly traded associated company for Himile Group, which dropped almost 4%after the explosion reports.
In recent years, the explosions in the chemical races in China have included one in the northwestern region of Ningxia in 2024 and the other in the southeast province of Jiangxi in 2023, Reuters said.
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