31 May 2022 | 05:24 AM UTC
China: Officials responding to factory fire in Shangyu Economic Development Zone, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, May 31
Factory fire reported in Shangyu Economic Development Zone, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China, May 31. Localized disruptions likely.
Event
Officials are responding to a fire at a Zhejiang Menovo Pharmaceutical Plant in Shangyu Economic Development Zone, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, May 31. Reports indicate that the fire started at around 09:23. The cause of the blaze is unclear and there are no casualties from the incident.
Authorities have deployed personnel to the area to respond to the fire and investigate the incident. Increased security is likely around the incident site and nearby areas. Localized transport and business disruptions are also likely.
Shaoxing is approximately 30 km (19 miles) east of Hangzhou.
Advice
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Follow all official orders. Anticipate localized business and transport disruption in the surrounding area.
