Chengcheng in Shaanxi coal mine fires caused by 4 workers trapped | | coal mine fire _ news

Xinhuanet, Xian, December 13 (reporters Li Shufeng and and Zhang Chen and)-12th at noon, a coal mine in Chengcheng County, weinan city, Shaanxi Province, when downhole operation in case of fire. As of 12th at 23 o'clock in the evening, four workers were still trapped underground, the rescue work is being carried out.

Chengcheng, according to Foreign Affairs Bulletin, 12th 11:30, Chengcheng Xinhe coal company at the time of underground roadway maintenance in case of fire. Shift into a mine 10 workers, of whom 6 were farther from the fire, safety, and 4 workers trapped underground.

12th night in Xinhe coal company, coal yard filled with vehicles, the mine has been cordoned off. Set up a rescue headquarters, staff consult overnight rescue operations.

Chengcheng, according to Pang Jianwen, Deputy Director of the Coal Authority introduces Xinhe coal companies belonging to build mines, laying track workers were underground when the accident happened, the site of the incident about 30 m from the ground. Ambulance Brigade in chenghe mining Council and the Group of experts decided, first of all strengthen underground support, change in local ventilation by means of rescue. There are currently 18 rescuers in the mine rescue.

Pang Jianwen said the mine could collapse after fire, roadway clear difficulties, slow progress in the rescue. Judging from the present situation, trapped survivors is more likely.

Xinhua NET