Massive fire at chemical complex contained

The massive fire that broke out at Unipetrol’s Záluží chemichal complex near Litvinov in northern Bohemia has been brought under control. Fire crews from the whole of the Ústí region were called to the blaze which followed an explosion. Over 1000 people living in the vicinity of the plant were evacuated, others were cautioned to stay indoors and keep their windows closed. Four firemen were treated as they fought the blaze and one person was injured. A spokesman for Unipetrol said no toxic substances were released into the air. The cause of the accident is being investigated.

Author: Chris Johnstone