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Petrochemical plant explosion at Zhuhai Port

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A fire broke out at a petrochemical plant at Gaolan port area of Zhuhai port yesterday causing a massive explosion.

The accident occurred at Changlian Petrochemical’s base in the Gaolan port area , and the fire has now been put out.

There are no reported injuries or fatalities at the time of writing. The investigation has already been initiated on this incident.

Changlian Petrochemical, produces various petrochemicals at its plant in Zhuhai port. The company had been reported several safety issues last year.

Zhuhai Gaolan port area is a major petrochemical products transportation base in Pearl river region.

 

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