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Chemical plant blasts in NE China, casualties unknown

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2008-09-14 10:29

SHENYANG -- An explosion occurred in a petrochemical plant in northeast China's Liaoning Province at 5:46 a.m. on Sunday, the provincial general fire brigade confirmed, but there was no immediate word on casualties.

The blast in Jianshanzi Village, Luodatai Town of Dengta City could even be heard in a county 40 kilometers away.

The blaze was basically brought under control at around 7:30 after more than 30 fire engines rushed to the scene, the fire brigade said.