Explosion at Chinese chemical plant kills 19

摘要

An explosion on June 12 at a chemical plant located a few hours outside Chengdu,the capital of southwestern Sichuan province,has claimed 10 lives and left over 12 injured.The explosion reduced a trio of three-story buildings to their steel frames,local media reported,and shattered windows in nearby buildings.The reports quoted local fire department officials stating that methanol caused the blast.