China hit by explosion at second factory - less than 24 hours after deadly blast in Tianjin

An explosion at a steel factory in mainland China's northern Liaoning province took place less than 24 hours after the deadly blast at Tianjin port. Nobody was hurt in the latest explosion, which occurred on Thursday evening.

The blast took place around 9.45pm at a privately-run small steel factory on the western outskirts of Anshan city, China National Radio reported on its Weibo account.

Photos circulating on social media showed bright flames sending thick smoke into the air.

The report said the blast was caused by 'leaked liquid'.

Workers at the factory had put out the fire by the time firefighters arrived, the report said.