CNPC Dalian plant on fire
Updated: 2011-08-29 11:21
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Smoke and fire are seen after a fire at a China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) plant in Dalian, Liaoning province, Aug 29, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua] |
A fire erupted at a China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) plant in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning province at around 10 am on Monday, Xinhua reported.
A statement on the CNPC's official website confirmed the incident, saying a tank containing about 800 tons of diesel oil is on fire.
The statement said: "The cause of the blaze is being investigated. No one was injured and no oil spilled into the sea."
The CNPC refinery in Dalian also caught fire in July.
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Smoke and fire are seen after a fire at a China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) plant in Dalian, Liaoning province, Aug 29, 2011. [Photo/Xinhua] |
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