Fire at Germany's chemical industry park triggers alarm nearby

Source: Xinhua   2016-11-13 07:29:11

FRANKFURT, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- A chemical industry park in Leverkusen, a city north of Cologne, Germany caught fire on Saturday night, triggering alarm in both Leverkusen and Cologne, local media reported.

The park is home to around 70 companies including the chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer.

A spokesperson of the park said fire erupted when chemical material was decanted in a warehouse.

Residents nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed.

So far no casualties have been reported in the fire.

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Fire at Germany's chemical industry park triggers alarm nearby

Source: Xinhua 2016-11-13 07:29:11

FRANKFURT, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) -- A chemical industry park in Leverkusen, a city north of Cologne, Germany caught fire on Saturday night, triggering alarm in both Leverkusen and Cologne, local media reported.

The park is home to around 70 companies including the chemical and pharmaceutical giant Bayer.

A spokesperson of the park said fire erupted when chemical material was decanted in a warehouse.

Residents nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed.

So far no casualties have been reported in the fire.

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