According to state broadcaster CCTV, a chemical factory in eastern Shandong province of China was hit by a powerful explosion on Tuesday at noon ( local time ), and the location’s dark smoke was billowing from the building. Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co., which is located in a garden in Weifang area, was the site of the incident. According to local media reports, the service is known for producing herbicides and medical-use substances. Authorities have not yet confirmed any deaths, but emergency response teams have been stationed at the scene. Over 230 rescuers were dispatched by the area’s fireplace services, according to a report from CCTV. According to a local resident who cited by AP who wished to remain anonymous because of fears of reprisal, the explosion’s intensity reportedly shattered windows at a storage facility located more than two miles ( three kilometers ) from the factory site. The homeowner claimed that the blast caused his home to stir. He noticed a high-rising smoke column emanating from the location, which was located more than seven kilometers ( 4. 3 miles ) away, when he looked up the disturbance through his window.
