5 Dead, 2 Missing in Henan Chemical Plant Blast
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Firefighters spray water to put out fire at the Luoran chemical plant in Guxian Township of Yanshi City, central China's Henan Province, on July 15, 2009. A blast occurred at the Luoran chemical plant on early Wednesday morning, which was followed by a fire. The blast caused at least four people dead and 100 more others injured. The investigation of the accident was underway. [Xinhua]
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The blast, followed by a fire, was reported at 2:00 AM at Luoran Co. Ltd in Luoyang City. The dead and missing are workers of the company.
More than 100 were injured and hospitalized. Residents within 1,000 meters from the company were evacuated after the blast.
The licensed company has about 180 registered employees.
The fire was extinguished by midday on Wednesday.