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China’s state media reports a chemical leak in a warehouse resulting in the release of yellow-colored smoke

Type of event:
Chemical spill or incident

Victims

Wounded

Date

August 12, 2023

What happened

A northern Chinese urban area was enveloped by a layer of yellow smoke due to the release of acidic materials from a storage facility owned by a Company that produces items for children. The occurrence unfolded in Xingtai within the Hebei province. The Fire Department and other Authorities effectively managed the situation, with no reported injuries. CCTV noted that an inquiry is underway to ascertain the details of the incident.

Where it happened

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