Seven injured in Tianjin chemical company fire

A fire erupted at a chemical company in Tianjin on Tuesday morning, resulting in seven injuries and one missing, according to CCTV.

Among the injured, six individuals suffered minor injuries and one from severe injury. They have been sent to hospital.

The fire accident occurred at the hydrogen peroxide oxidation tower unit of a subsidiary of the Bohai Chemical Industry Group, according to the report.

In response to the incident, emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the site to initiate rescue efforts.

The cause of the accident and further details on casualties are under investigation, it added.