Petrochemical plant catches fire in Shanghai

A petrochemical plant in Jinshan district in Shanghai caught fire at 4:28 am on Saturday, leaving at least one person dead, according to the city's fire department.

Emergency response teams have been dispatched to the site to distinguish the blaze, and rescue work is still ongoing.

The fire has not caused any impact to the surrounding water environment, said the city's fire department.

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