| Date | 31 August 2015 |
|---|---|
| Time | ~23:22 CST (~15:30 UTC) onwards |
| Venue | Chemical factory |
| Location | Dongying, Shandong, China |
| Type | Explosion, fire |
| Cause | Under investigation |
| Deaths | 13 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 25 |
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