In the Chinese city of Shihezzi, there was an explosion and a major fire at a chemical plant for the production of polysilicon.

Reported by Zn. ua with reference to the Chinese edition of Jimu News.

Xinjiang West Hesheng Silicon Industry Co. Co., Ltd "

Fire started 15 km south of Shihezzi city center in an industrial park. No casualties reported by government.

A reactor exploded at the facility, according to a preliminary report.

As evidenced by on-site inspections by specialists, substances that are mainly solid particles, and not toxic and harmful gases, have entered the air..