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Chemical plant in central China on fire, no casualties reported

Xinhua, May 31, 2016 Adjust font size:

A chemical plant in central China's Hubei Province caught fire on Tuesday afternoon, and no casualties have been reported so far, local authorities said.

The fire broke out around 3:10 p.m. at the Yichang Zhongxing Chemical Co., Ltd. in Xiaoting District in the city of Yichang, according to the government of the district.

Rescue work is underway. Endi