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Huge Blast Rocks Chinese Chemical Plant, Authorities Launch Rescue Operation

Just before noon on May 27, a major explosion occurred in the workshop of a chemical company located in Gaomi, a city in eastern China's Shandong region.
The cause of the blast remains unknown, with state broadcaster CCTV reporting the event but providing no explanation, while emergency services started rescue operations immediately.
Emergency responders mobilized a total of 55 fire trucks and 232 staff members to the location, with additional support provided by a Ministry of Emergency Management team and backup units.
The explosion released a large column of smoke in shades of gray and orange that caused damage to the windows of nearby buildings, while shares of Himile Mechanical, the parent company, dropped by nearly 4% on the day of the incident.
Rescue and medical efforts continue amid no immediate reports of casualties, suggesting ongoing assessment and possible safety or economic impacts for the chemical park and its owners.

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