DEHUI — 2013 · Major Tragedy
The Baoyuanfeng Poultry Plant Fire
On the morning of 3 June 2013 an electrical short circuit in the main workshop of the Baoyuanfeng poultry processing plant in Dehui, Jilin province, ignited flammable polyurethane foam insulation. Flames and intense heat triggered explosions in ammonia equipment and pipelines. About 395 workers were in the plant, and workers said all but one of the exits were locked. The disaster killed 121 people and injured 76. A State Council investigation identified the illegal use of flammable building materials, locked safety exits and the lack of safety training as the main causes, citing negligence by plant managers and the officials responsible for inspections. The fire reignited debate over workplace safety in China.
- Date
- 2013
- Place
- Jilin, China, Dehui, CN
- Category
- Major Tragedy
- Case Status
- Closed
- Coordinates
- 44.5300, 125.7000 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 3 June 2013A short-circuit fire and ammonia explosions hit the plant's main workshop.
- 3 June 2013The death toll reached 119; workers said the exits had been locked.
- June 2013The toll was confirmed at 121.
- 2013A State Council investigation cited locked exits and flammable materials as causes.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Jilin Baoyuanfeng poultry plant fire en.wikipedia.org ↗
- ABC News — At least 119 killed in fire at poultry plant in China abc.net.au ↗
- Inquirer — Circuit short caused fire that killed 121 in China newsinfo.inquirer.net ↗
- Wikipedia
- ABC News (Australia)
- Inquirer
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