After a strong explosion on Chempark’s chemical factory in the German leverage, the threat for the city and its inhabitants is preserved. This was stated by the representative of the affected enterprise, RIA Novosti reports.
The representative of the company noted that the threat warning has not yet been removed due to the lack of sufficient data on the effects of the explosion. “Solvents were burning, chlorine-containing solvents. There is no accurate analyzes,” he clarified. It is noted that emergency services managed to extend the fire in an industrial building. Work on the elimination of fire began with a delay, as it was necessary to pre-de-energize the power line.
Earlier it became known that one person died in the explosion on the chemical plant. At least 16 employees of the company were injured, several people are missing missing. All residents of the surrounding areas were told to close the windows and doors in the houses to avoid poisoning to poisonous substances. The city also blocked part of the roads.