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Breaking: 25-Year-Old Material Factory Engulfed in Massive Fire, Thick Smoke Billows Skyward

Guangzhou Chemical Trading Center 2026-03-23 18:18:28

Emergency! A material factory in Dongguan, Guangdong caught fire!

On the afternoon of March 21st, a factory fire occurred in Houjie, Dongguan, Guangdong, drawing widespread attention.

Multiple videos circulating online show that the entire factory was engulfed in a massive fire, with intense flames and large amounts of black smoke. Firefighters are already on the scene to extinguish the fire. Local authorities have confirmed that the incident did not result in any casualties.

At around 5 p.m., staff members from the Houjie Branch of the Dongguan Municipal Emergency Management Bureau confirmed to the media that the visible flames at the scene had been extinguished. According to the report, the fire broke out at a factory with a 25-year history, primarily engaged in the production and sale of plastic shoe materials, EVA sheets, leather bags, and footwear.

Industry experts analyzing this fire incident pointed out that materials commonly used in the footwear industry—such as rubber, plastic, and adhesives—are highly flammable. Once ignited, fires spread extremely rapidly and are particularly difficult to extinguish, underscoring the critical need for enterprises to prioritize fire safety management.

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The factory has a high electricity consumption, and the workshop is densely populated.

The warehouse contains a large amount of flammable and combustible materials.

Fire hazards stand out

Fire safety in manufacturing enterprises must not be overlooked.

These types of enterprises should pay special attention

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·labor-intensive enterprises

Textile enterprises, toy enterprises, food enterprises, daily necessities enterprises and other light industries, as well as service enterprises, are all labor-intensive enterprises. These enterprises are prone to exist.Flammable materials are abundant, necessary fire safety equipment is lacking, and there are insufficient evacuation exits.The weak links.

·Petrochemical enterprises

Petrochemical enterprises haveComplex and variable production processes, large-scale production facilities, continuous operation processes, and raw materials and products that are flammable, explosive, toxic, hazardous, and corrosive.and other characteristics, making it highly hazardous.

·Warehouse

Storage warehouses are places where materials are highly concentrated.High fire load, and furthermoreMany combustibles, complex internal layoutFirefighting equipment is insufficient, and there is a lack of fire-fighting water sources; thus, once a fire occurs, economic losses are often severe.

In 2025, major and significant accidents involving hazardous chemicals occurred frequently in China, especially fire and explosion accidents, which not only caused serious casualties but also had a severe social impact.

As densely populated areas with concentrated flammable materials, fire hazards in such premises often lie hidden in the details of on-site operations: aging electrical wiring, unauthorized and haphazard wiring, flammable materials improperly stored and blocking fire exits, unmonitored hot work operations, expired or non-functional fire protection equipment, and staff lacking fire emergency response skills. These seemingly minor issues are all ticking time bombs—slight negligence can easily lead to severe consequences!

How can enterprises prevent accidents? What are the key points?

1. Enhance awareness of fire prevention

Fire prevention relies on the joint efforts of all employees. Enterprises should regularly conduct fire safety training to enhance employees' awareness of fire prevention and their ability to handle emergencies. Employees should be familiar with the usage of fire-fighting facilities, master the basic skills of using fire extinguishers, and understand the locations of emergency evacuation routes and shelter areas.

2. Improve fire protection equipment and facilities

Enterprises should equip appropriate fire-fighting equipment and facilities according to the nature of the warehouse and the characteristics of the stored items. For example, items stored in Class C warehouses are usually flammable and should be equipped with sufficient fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, automatic sprinkler systems, etc. In addition, fire-fighting equipment should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure it is in good working condition.

3. Conduct regular security inspections.

Safety inspections are a crucial measure to prevent accidents. Enterprises should develop a detailed safety inspection plan and regularly conduct comprehensive safety inspections of the warehouse, including electrical wiring, fire equipment, and the placement of stored items. Any identified hazards should be promptly rectified to eliminate any potential risk of fire.

4. Establish an emergency response plan

Emergency plans are an effective means of dealing with emergencies. Enterprises should develop detailed fire emergency plans according to their own situations, clarifying the responsibilities and tasks of each department and position. The emergency plan should include fire alarms, initial fire fighting, personnel evacuation, and emergency rescue, and regular emergency drills should be organized to improve employees' practical capabilities.

5. Operate in compliance with laws and regulations

Enterprises must strictly comply with national and local safety production laws and regulations during their production and business operations. In particular, the storage and management of dangerous chemicals should be carried out in accordance with relevant regulations to ensure safety.

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Breaking: 25-Year-Old Material Factory Engulfed in Massive Fire, Thick Smoke Billows Skyward

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