An explosion at a workshop in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in northwest China on Monday resulted in the deaths of three persons and the disappearance of two others.
The event happened inside a new material company’s workplace at Ningdong Energy Chemical Industry Base at 2:38 p.m.
The open flames at the location were completely extinguished by 3:35 p.m., according to local sources.
The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
Videos shared on social media show a fire spreading through a multi-story building, followed by a violent explosion. (ILKHA)
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