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The issue of safety hazards in Chongqing's Jiulong Chemical Market has long been a concern. On April 28, the fourth edition of a local newspaper published an article titled "Where Are the Potential Safety Risks?—Chongqing Jiulong Chemical Market Safety Survey," highlighting the ongoing risks in this heavily trafficked area. After two days of on-site visits, the reporter found that despite growing public awareness and media attention, the safety issues in the market have not only persisted but worsened. The Jiulongpo District chemical market, which has developed organically over recent years, is home to more than 100 companies dealing with hazardous chemicals. Annual sales of various types of these materials reach between 100,000 and 200,000 tons. Before 2002, most of these raw materials were stored in warehouses such as the Qinghua Company’s 601 warehouse, the Chongqing Chemical Bureau’s storage, and PetroChina’s Funiuxi facility. However, after 2003, two of these warehouses were shut down by fire authorities, while the others were repurposed for fuel storage or no longer used for external storage. As a result, many businesses began storing hazardous materials illegally in unlicensed shops, abandoned factories, or private depots. With the urban transformation of Yuzhong District, most of Chongqing’s chemical businesses have relocated to Shipingqiao District, turning it into a major hub for the buying and selling of chemical raw materials and products. According to official records, there are 108 registered businesses in the Shipingqiao area that deal with hazardous chemicals like paints and thinners. However, 49 of them lack proper hazardous chemical business licenses, and 11 are operating without any license at all. Many of these businesses store dangerous substances illegally within their stores or even underground, posing serious risks. According to officials from the Jiulongpo District Chemical Industry Association, in the past six months, they have inspected over 100 hazardous chemical companies and found that none of them had a standardized, dedicated storage facility. Instead, dangerous chemicals are often piled up in residential buildings or makeshift structures. Along the back streets of Shiping Bridge, reporters observed brick-and-wood houses being used as illegal "warehouses" alongside recycling stations filled with hazardous material remnants. Locals mentioned that some of these buildings were once abandoned factories now repurposed by chemical companies. Many of these "warehouses" lack safety signs, and some workers admitted that leftover hazardous materials are sometimes dumped into nearby ditches or wastelands. Shiping Bridge is a key traffic artery leading into Chongqing's central area. Along the street, there are dozens of shops selling paint, thinners, and adhesives, stretching for about two to three hundred meters. Despite warnings like “No Fire” and “Keep Away from Fire” on the barrels, the reporter noticed that many vendors smoked on-site, leaving burning cigarette butts on the ground—posing a significant fire risk. Additionally, several small vehicles without proper hazardous chemical transport permits were seen waiting in line, further highlighting the lack of regulation. In response to mounting pressure, the Jiulongpo District government has held meetings with commercial committees, safety supervisors, industry and commerce departments, and fire control agencies to develop a remediation plan. The plan includes establishing a dedicated and standardized hazardous chemical storage facility by the end of the year. It also involves inspecting chemical companies, shutting down illegal operations, enforcing anti-explosion measures on electrical systems, removing living facilities from stores, and banning the illegal storage of hazardous materials. Some companies are also expected to be gradually relocated. However, as the deadline of “the end of the year” approaches, little progress has been made. The promised actions remain unimplemented, leaving the community still exposed to serious safety threats.

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