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Deadly chemical plant fire caught on camera

Por: Newsweek World January 17, 2023

The death toll from a petrochemical plant explosion in northeastern China rose to five on Monday, with eight victims still missing, authorities said.More than 30 people were injured when the refinery in Panjin, Liaoning province, caught fire and erupted in a large blast at around 1:30 p.m. local time on January 15, according to China's state broadcaster CCTV, which cited local officials.Videos captured by nearby residents and posted to... + full article



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