7 killed in north China plant fire-Xinhua

7 killed in north China plant fire

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2022-03-14 10:27:30

Aerial photo taken on March 14, 2022 shows the site where a fire broke out at a chemical plant in Hondlon District of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Seven people were killed in a fire at a chemical plant early Monday in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)

HOHHOT, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Seven people were killed in a fire at a chemical plant early Monday in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, local authorities said.

The fire broke out at about 2:08 a.m. Monday in the Hondlon District in the city of Baotou, and was brought under control about an hour later. Seven people were missing.

Rescue work finished at 6:40 a.m. as all the missing people were found dead.

Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.

Photo taken on March 14, 2022 shows the site where a fire broke out at a chemical plant in Hondlon District of Baotou, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

Seven people were killed in a fire at a chemical plant early Monday in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Li Zhipeng)