【Haichuan Chemical Accident Updates】Fire breaks out at a chemical plant in Rouen, France

Reports say that early on the 26th, an fire alarm was triggered at a chemical plant in Rouen, France, and locals were urged to avoid the area affected by the fire. The French Interior Ministry stated on social media that schools and kindergartens in the area have been closed, and residents in nursing homes have had their movement restricted. Photos from the scene, released by the French BFM television station, show large amounts of black smoke and flames coming from the factory, with fire alarms sounding continuously on site. It is reported that the cause of the fire at the scene is still under investigation. According to the information on the factory’s official website, it produces additives for lubricants and paints.

Xinhua News Agency, Paris, August 28 (Reporter Chen Chen) – The police department of the Seine-et-Marne department in France issued a press statement on the 28th, stating that an explosion occurred early that day at a factory in the town of Aulnay-sous-Bois in the department, injuring 14 people. The announcement states that the factory has a laboratory for researching and developing stained glass, crystals, and polymers. At 9:10 local time on the 28th, an explosion of chemical substances in the laboratory occurred, resulting in 2 people suffering serious injuries and 12 people suffering minor injuries. The police then evacuated about 150 people in the vicinity. French media, citing police sources, reported: “Everything is now under control, and there is no risk to the people involved.” ” Currently, the local authorities have launched an investigation.

Xinhua News Agency, Paris, August 28 (Reporter Chen Chen) – The police department of the Seine-et-Marne department in France issued a press statement on the 28th, stating that an explosion occurred early that day at a factory in the town of Aulnay-sous-Bois in the department, injuring 14 people. The announcement states that the factory has a laboratory for researching and developing stained glass, crystals, and polymers. At 9:10 local time on the 28th, an explosion of chemical substances in the laboratory occurred, resulting in 2 people suffering serious injuries and 12 people suffering minor injuries. The police then evacuated about 150 people in the vicinity. French media, citing police sources, reported: “Everything is now under control, and there is no risk to the people involved.” ” Currently, the local authorities have launched an investigation.

Xinhua News Agency, Paris, August 28 (Reporter Chen Chen) – The police department of the Seine-et-Marne department in France issued a press statement on the 28th, stating that an explosion occurred early that day at a factory in the town of Aulnay-sous-Bois in the department, injuring 14 people. The announcement states that the factory has a laboratory for researching and developing stained glass, crystals, and polymers. At 9:10 local time on the 28th, an explosion of chemical substances in the laboratory occurred, resulting in 2 people suffering serious injuries and 12 people suffering minor injuries. The police then evacuated about 150 people in the vicinity. French media, citing police sources, reported: “Everything is now under control, and there is no risk to the people involved.” ” Currently, the local authorities have launched an investigation.

Odor from thiol leak at French chemical plant spreads to Paris Published: 2013-01-23 11:04 Original link: Odor from thiol leak at French chemical plant spreads to Paris The department of Seine-Maritime in France issued a statement on the 22nd confirming that a thiol leak occurred on the 21st at the chemical plant owned by the American additives manufacturer Lubrizol in Rouen, and the unpleasant odor of thiol has reached Paris. 　　At present, the **department has rushed to the accident site as soon as possible, halted all operations at the chemical plant, and control measures as well as monitoring activities are currently in place. A joint statement issued by France’s Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy stated that the concentration of thiol detected at the chimneys of the chemical plants was far below levels that could harm human health. 　　France’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health also stated that the concentration of thiols released in this incident was very low, and it posed no threat to human health. Some sensitive individuals might experience symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, or even vomiting, but these symptoms would disappear quickly and no treatment was required. 　　Although the relevant authorities have repeatedly stated that the concentration of the leaked gas is not sufficient to pose a threat to health, many local residents are concerned about this. A Coupe de France football match scheduled to take place in Rouen on the evening of the 22nd has also been postponed as a result.

Odor from thiol leak at French chemical plant spreads to Paris Published: 2013-01-23 11:04 Original link: Odor from thiol leak at French chemical plant spreads to Paris The department of Seine-Maritime in France issued a statement on the 22nd confirming that a thiol leak occurred on the 21st at the chemical plant owned by the American additives manufacturer Lubrizol in Rouen, and the unpleasant odor of thiol has reached Paris. 　　At present, the **department has rushed to the accident site as soon as possible, halted all operations at the chemical plant, and control measures as well as monitoring activities are currently in place. A joint statement issued by France’s Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy stated that the concentration of thiol detected at the chimneys of the chemical plants was far below levels that could harm human health. 　　France’s Ministry of Social Affairs and Health also stated that the concentration of thiols released in this incident was very low, and it posed no threat to human health. Some sensitive individuals might experience symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, nausea, or even vomiting, but these symptoms would disappear quickly and no treatment was required. 　　Although the relevant authorities have repeatedly stated that the concentration of the leaked gas is not sufficient to pose a threat to health, many local residents are concerned about this. A Coupe de France football match scheduled to take place in Rouen on the evening of the 22nd has also been postponed as a result.