Explosion at Chinese Steel Plant in Inner Mongolia Kills Two, Injures Dozens

An explosion at Baogang United Steel plant in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, on Sunday killed two people and injured between 60 and 85 others, with several reported missing. The blast, caused by a pressurized storage tank holding steam and high-temperature water, triggered tremors in surrounding areas. Rescue operations are ongoing, and authorities have detained factory managers while investigating the incident's cause. The steelmaker is assessing damage and potential production impacts.