Xinhua News Agency, Hohhot, March 14 (Reporter Wang Jing) The reporter learned from the emergency and fire departments of Baotou City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on the 14th that a fire broke out in the Kundulun District of Baotou City in the early morning of the 14th, and 7 people have died so far. .
According to reports, at about 2:08 a.m. on the 14th, a fire broke out in the 5 million-ton pellet desulfurization project of Baotou Steel, which is responsible for the construction and operation of Shandong Guoshun Company.
The fire was basically under control around 3 o'clock, and rescuers entered the scene to search. After counting the number of people at the scene, 7 people lost contact.
At 6:40, after on-site search and rescue, 7 people who lost contact have been found. After 120 on-site confirmation, they have no vital signs.
After the accident, the party committee and government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region dispatched special forces to Baotou City to guide the accident disposal.
The detailed investigation of the cause of the accident and the aftermath work are in progress.