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2019 Xiangshui chemical plant explosion

A major explosion at a chemical plant in Yancheng, China, killed 78 people and injured 640 others.

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When
Thursday, March 21 20197 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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Dates: From 2019.

What came before

Background The facility—located in Yancheng's industrial park —was operated by Tianjiayi Chemical ( 江苏天嘉宜化工有限公司 ), and was used to produce fertilizer [ 1 ] or pesticides. [ 2 ] Some sources reported that the plant produced organic chemicals , including some highly flammable compounds. [ 2 ] Tianjiayi Chemical had been penalized six times for infractions of pollution and waste management laws, [ 3 ] and China Daily reported fines over safety issues. [ 2 ]

What happened

On 21 March 2019, a major explosion occurred at a chemical plant in Chenjiagang Chemical Industry Park, Chenjiagang, Xiangshui County, Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. According to reports published on 25 March, 78 people were killed and 617 injured.

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March 21 2019 — 7 years ago, on a Thursday.

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