Two people were killed in a factory blast in Dongguang County, Hebei Province, on Thursday, local authorities have said.
A fire broke out at the factory at approximately 11am and it triggered an explosion, according to the county's emergency management bureau.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
河北一企业燃爆事故已致2死
9月21日上午,河北沧州东光县一企业发生火灾事故,过程中发生燃爆,事故共造成2人死亡。企业相关人员已被公安机关控制。事故原因正在调查中。