There was an explosion at a chemical plant in China

It became known that in China there was a powerful explosion at a chemical plant. This is reported by the South China Morning Post.

According to the media, the explosion occurred at the facility belonging to the company Shandong Youdao Chemical in the province of Shandong in the east of the country.

After the explosion, a huge fireball erupted over the enterprise, and into the air rose clouds of gray and orange smoke more than a hundred meters high.

Windows in many houses near the plant were reportedly blown out by the blast wave.

The streets were covered with broken glass and electrical appliances flying out of residents’ homes.

Local authorities launched a rescue operation involving 55 pieces of equipment and 232 personnel.

The authorities are hiding from citizens the possible harmful consequences of such a disaster. The number of victims and the causes of the explosion are also unknown.