7 killed in North China plant fire
Xinhua |
Updated: 2022-03-14 10:48
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HOHHOT -- 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 am 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 am as all the missing people were found dead.
Investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
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