China poultry fire: relatives scuffle with police

Relatives of victims killed in the massive blaze at a poultry plant in China break down at Dehui,Jilin province

Relatives of victims killed in the massive blaze at a poultry plant in China break down at Dehui,Jilin province,on Tuesday.

Angry relatives of the 120 victims surrounded police cars,accusing officers of ineffective rescue efforts and demanded an explanation for the disaster,Southern Metropolis Daily reported.

Survivors said the firefighters arrived too late when the factory had been gutted.

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Investigators were probing the likelihood of ammonia leak as a cause of Mondays fire at Jilin Baoyuanfeng Poultry Companys plant in Dehui City,Jilin Province.

Those suspected of being responsible for the accident have been taken into police custody for further inquiry.

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