At about 21:40 on the 12th, a deflagration accident occurred in the warehouse of Tianjin Yongsheng Chemical Co., Ltd. located in xiditou village, xiditou Town, Beichen District, Tianjin. After all-out efforts, the fire was put out at 2:33 a.m. on the 13th, and no casualties were found. According to the video at the scene of the explosion, there were at least two explosions at the scene of the fire, accompanied by fireballs flying into the air, and thick smoke billowing at the scene.
According to the preliminary investigation, the enterprise involved illegally rented a 700 square meter personal warehouse of villagers in xiditou village to store 3000 kg of alcohol, 1000 kg of acetic acid, 800 kg of glycerol, 500 kg of sodium hydroxide and 500 kg of potassium hydroxide. According to the on-site monitoring of Beichen District Environmental Protection Bureau, the accident site currently meets the air quality standards. The cause of the accident is under further investigation.
(issued by Xinhua News Agency)