Our Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy

By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.

I agree

Five missing after factory explosion in Baotou

CGTN

 , Updated 18:32, 18-Jan-2026

Five people were missing after an explosion at a factory in western Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, according to local authorities. 

The city's emergency management bureau said the blast occurred at a plate plant of Baogang United Steel at around 3 p.m. on Sunday, but the number of casualties remains unclear. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

Search Trends