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Multiple fire crews have been deployed to tackle a huge blaze raging at a biofuel complex in China.
At least two people were injured during the incident.
An explosion rocked a biofuel plant in the city of Longyan in China’s southeastern Fujian Province, local media reported, citing officials.
Videos from the scene show massive plumes of thick smoke billowing into the sky.
Plumes of smoke sent skyward during massive blaze at #China oil refinery, #Fujian pic.twitter.com/Ct7b1SVIkU
— RT (@RT_com) July 12, 2020
A witness told CGTN that the fire started during maintenance work at the plant. Other witnesses said they heard several blasts coming from the building.
China: Fujian Longyan New Energy Company fire. The scene is so full of fire. Multiple firefighters are rushing to rescue nearby inhabitants, shattered glass and are evacuating. 12-07-2020 pic.twitter.com/UVpQQpEzV3
— Rowan Van Dijk (@Lastkombo) July 12, 2020
A rescue operation is underway with multiple teams of firefighters deployed to the site. It is not clear how many people were at the plant during the incident. According to local media, at least two people were injured and two more are missing.
China: Fujian Longyan New Energy Company fire. The scene is so full of fire. Multiple firefighters are rushing to rescue nearby inhabitants, shattered glass and are evacuating. 12-07-2020 pic.twitter.com/UVpQQpEzV3
— Rowan Van Dijk (@Lastkombo) July 12, 2020
