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A massive explosion at Baogang United Steel in Inner Mongolia has killed two and injured 84, sparking fears of global supply chain disruptions.

A massive explosion has ripped through a state-owned steel plant in Inner Mongolia, killing at least two people and leaving eight others missing. The Sunday afternoon blast at the Baogang United Steel facility in Baotou City sent shockwaves through the region, injuring 84 workers and reigniting concerns over industrial safety standards in the world’s manufacturing hub.
The explosion, which occurred at approximately 3:00 PM local time (10:00 AM EAT), caused noticeable tremors across the district. Footage verified by investigators shows a mushroom cloud of smoke billowing into the winter sky, while ground-level video reveals a scene of devastation with collapsed ceilings, twisted metal, and shattered pipes littering the compound.
State media reports indicate that emergency responders have hospitalized 84 individuals, with three currently fighting for their lives in critical condition. The incident at Baogang United Steel, a major player in the global steel market, has drawn immediate scrutiny from Beijing’s Work Safety Commission, which has dispatched a high-level team to oversee the probe.
For Kenya, a country heavily reliant on Chinese infrastructure partnerships, the incident serves as a grim reminder of the volatility within heavy industry supply chains. Baotou is a critical node in the global rare earth and steel network, and disruptions here often ripple through to import costs for construction materials in East Africa.
Baogang United Steel is not just a factory; it is a titan in the iron sector. With the Chinese Yuan currently trading at roughly KSh 18.52, the financial scale of the damage is expected to run into the billions of shillings. Analysts warn that any prolonged shutdown of the plant could tighten global steel supplies, potentially nudging up prices for Kenyan developers already grappling with high construction costs.
As investigations commence, the focus will likely turn to whether profit was prioritized over protocol. For the 84 injured survivors, however, the "why" matters less than the harrowing reality of their recovery.
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