An explosion today rocked a pharmaceutical factoryin east China's Jinan City, spewing white powder and a burning smell in the nearby areas.
Casualties and environmental impact of the blast is still unknown, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
The explosion was reportedly heard around 9 p.M. Near Qilu Pharmaceutical Company in Dongjia Township, said the city government.
According to people living nearby, the explosion was felt strongly, and white powder and a burning smell filled the air.
Firefighters have been rushed to the scene.
Last year, a series of explosions had killed over 170 people and injured hundreds of others at a container storage station in Tianjin.
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