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China chemical warehouse explosion: 'Strong noxious smell' after fire in eastern city of Jingjiang | China chemical warehouse explosion: 'Strong noxious smell' after fire in eastern city of Jingjiang |
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A warehouse containing chemicals and fuel has exploded in the city of Jingjiang in the east of China. | A warehouse containing chemicals and fuel has exploded in the city of Jingjiang in the east of China. |
The city government said the situation at the site in Jiangsu Province was “under control” and there were no casualties. | The city government said the situation at the site in Jiangsu Province was “under control” and there were no casualties. |
However, some people in the area were suffering from shortness of breath and chest pains after a large fire began, according to local news outlets. | |
Emergency services could be seen fighting the flames on pictures posted to Chinese social media. | |
Photos also appeared to show a huge column of smoke emanating from the site. | Photos also appeared to show a huge column of smoke emanating from the site. |
Eyewitnesses reported a strong noxious smell spreading in the area. | Eyewitnesses reported a strong noxious smell spreading in the area. |
It is believed methanol was one of the main substances which fuelled the blast. | |
Despite the severity of the fire, local officials said the situation had returned to "normal" near the site. | |
In August 2015, the series of enormously destructive Tianjin explosions killed 173 people after warehouses containing chemicals, including fertilizer ingredient ammonium nitrate, exploded. | |
The incident led to calls for tighter industrial regulations. | The incident led to calls for tighter industrial regulations. |
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