An explosion and fire hit a chemical plant in Nanjing, the capital city of east China's Jiangsu Province. No casualties have been reported so far, according to local authorities, adding that all workers have been evacuated. The local fire department has sent at least 30 fire engines and more than 200 fire fighters to the scene, to contain the fire.

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