Overview

• A powerful blast at Gaomi Youdao Chemical Co. on May 27 killed five workers, injured 19 and left six missing while shattering windows miles from the site.
• Shares of Himile Mechanical, an affiliate of plant owner Himile Group, fell nearly 4% following the explosion.
• Over 230 firefighters and 55 emergency vehicles were deployed alongside a specialised work team from the Ministry of Emergency Management.
• Investigators have yet to determine the explosion’s cause as on-site tests and environmental analyses continue at the facility.
• Local officials have advised nearby residents to wear masks with environmental teams conducting air quality assessments for chemical pollutants.