Hubei hanchuan 1 explosion at chemical plant in Hubei hanchuan House Windows and doors were shattered | explosions _ news
CNS, Wuhan, July 8 (reporters Zhang Lixuan and Wang Shijie and Zhang Qin)-8th 11:43, Hubei hanchuan Lexus chemical explosion at a chemical reactor Technology Co Ltd, a radius of more than 200 square meters of range of shock, a large number of homes doors and Windows were blown out, but the accident caused no casualties.
"The explosion occurred when villagers were at dinner, and chemical plants was relatively remote, without causing casualties. "Participation of hanchuan City Fire Brigade rescue team leader Liang Runsheng introduced.
"At that time we heard" pop "sound, the sound is very large, eat Bowl shook off the ground, we thought an earthquake or something! "When it comes to the explosion, still spooked by the villagers.
It is understood that the epoxy propane explosion leads to highly toxic chemicals leak out considerably. Xiaogan city fire brigade police mobilized quickly after Wenchuan Squadron 5 fire engines, 25 soldiers arrived at the scene the disposal, organized the evacuation of the surrounding crowd of more than 50 people, around 17 o'clock in the afternoon of danger are excluded.
Lexus hanchuan chemical science and technology industrial company limited is located in the town, Bo yi Cun 3 Group, the company covers an area of 30 acres, a total of 18 employees, Enterprise mainly producing Phosphors, residents around the site more than 300 families, about 1000 people. Intermediate workshop explosion site for the plant, with epoxy-propane tank 2, reserves of 200 kilograms, one tank leaks and explosions.
Found after officers arrived at the scene, about 50 meters from the blast range, you can smell the strong odor, exploded near a chemical plant has been completely destroyed. Site can see flame, fire officers and chemical protective clothing to watering the tank to cool.
Hanchuan city work safety and environmental protection department rescuers rushed to the scene in the first, joint research and rescue programs. Before 13 o'clock, xiaogan City Fire Brigade command attendance present organization and command.
Rescuers using explosive detection device to measure gas concentration near the volatile, and pull up in the 200 m cordon, the nearby residents were evacuated.
Depending on the situation, rescuers developed a battle plan, firefighters ' protective equipment inside a water concentration of diluted gases, and reduce tank temperatures prevented secondary explosions, and ensure the stable combustion of liquid.
After nearly 5 hours of steady combustion, residues of epoxy propane liquid burn. During the firefighters ' groups of 2, uninterrupted field of water spray cooling.
Till 17 o'clock, danger was ruled out. Due to disposal properly and timely, the accident caused no casualties. To 19 o'clock, the scene of the accident crane lifting remaining tanks. At present, and related remedial work on the causes of the accident are underway.
Propylene oxide is an organic liquid flammable, explosive, poisonous, and on the mucous membranes and skin irritation, can damage the cornea and conjunctiva caused respiratory pain, skin burns and swelling and even tissue necrosis, belongs to the category of dangerous chemicals. (End)
(Original title: Hubei hanchuanyi chemical plant exploded but fortunately no casualties)
(Edit: SN064)
20:28 July 08, 2014 China News Network
