Large fire breaks out at French factory in Rouen


  • World
  • Thursday, 26 Sep 2019

PARIS (Reuters) - A large fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at a French factory in the northern port city of Rouen, local authorities said.

Authorities added there were no reported victims at this stage. The fire at the factory of Lubrizol - a company that makes specialty chemicals - had started around 0240 local time (0040 GMT).

Subscribe now to our Premium Plan for an ad-free and unlimited reading experience!
   

Next In World

Tennis: What would Ukraine soldiers think if I shook hands with Russians says Svitolina
Chinese medical team donates supplies to Sierra Leonean hospital
2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: Chinese energy giant strives for carbon neutrality, launching mega carbon capture project
Interview: Recent bank closures in U.S. expose weaknesses of regional banks, says Cathay Bank executive chairman
Nigerian labor union announces nationwide strike over fuel subsidy removal
Over 60 pct of payments in Iran-Russia trade made in national currencies: joint chamber chief
Ford U.S. sales rise 10.7 pct in May
Poor quarry management costs Lebanon's treasuries 2.39 bln USD
IOM says prolonged drought triggered significant displacement in Ethiopia
Container traffic at Kenya's Mombasa Port up 8.9 pct

Others Also Read