On Monday, a leak of oil caused a furious fire that has 800 firemen and 170 engines trying to put it out. The fire began on Monday and continues as the 3rd day has come to put the fire out. The fire had thousands of people evacuating around the area that is located in Fujian. Not only workers evacuated but as well as 14,000 residents that live around the location. Xinhua, the agency of the chemical plant, has reported the spread of fire has effected surround chemical plants which has spread the fire to be much bigger. The fire was put out on Tuesday but instantly light up again. On Wednesday morning a tank that contains about 1,500 tons of liquid caught fire and exploded. Due to the strong winds and heat the fire is hard to put out.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-32217568
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