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Explosion at chemical plant in east China, casualties unknown - Xinhua


    SHANGHAI (Reuters) - An explosion hit a chemical plant on Saturday night in eastern China, the official Xinhua state news agency said, citing local authorities.

    No casualties have been reported yet, Xinhua said.

    The blast, which triggered a fire, happened around 8.50pm local time in Huantai county in Shandong province.

    The explosion comes after two huge blasts ripped through a warehouse storing dangerous chemicals in Tianjin on Aug. 12 killing at least 121 people.

    (Reporting by Sue-Lin Wong; Editing by Dominic Evans)