News feedback: The potential safety hazard in Kowloon market is still
The issue of safety hazards in Chongqing's Jiulong Chemical Market has long been a concern. On April 28th, the fourth edition of a local newspaper published an article titled “Where Are the Potential Safety Risks?—A Survey on the Safety Conditions of Chongqing Jiulong Chemical Market.†The report highlights that despite repeated attention and warnings, the dangers persist and have even worsened over time.
Jiulongpo District’s chemical market, which has developed informally over recent years, is home to more than 100 companies dealing with hazardous chemicals. Annual sales of various hazardous materials reach between 100,000 and 200,000 tons. Before 2002, these raw materials were stored in several designated warehouses, including those of Qinghua Company, Chongqing Chemical Bureau, and PetroChina Funiuxi. 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 chemicals illegally in unlicensed shops, abandoned factories, or private warehouses.
With the urban transformation of Yuzhong District, most chemical businesses have relocated to Shipingqiao District, turning it into a hub for buying and selling chemical raw materials and products. According to local authorities, only 108 businesses are officially licensed to handle hazardous chemicals like paints and thinners. Among them, 49 lack proper hazardous chemical business licenses, and 11 operate without any license at all. Many of these businesses store dangerous goods illegally in their shops or even underground.
According to officials from the Jiulongpo District Chemical Industry Association, during the past six months, they have inspected over 100 hazardous chemical companies and found that none had a standardized storage facility. Instead, dangerous chemicals are often piled in residential buildings. Along the back streets of Shiping Bridge, reporters observed makeshift "warehouses" made of brick and wood, filled with hazardous materials and recycling stations. Locals said some of these structures were once abandoned factories now being used by chemical companies. Others rented private homes as storage spaces, with no safety signs or clear warning labels.
An employee at a hazardous materials recycling station revealed that some leftover chemicals are dumped into nearby ditches or wastelands, posing serious environmental and safety risks. Shi Ping Bridge, a key traffic hub leading into Chongqing’s downtown, is lined with shops selling paint, thinners, and glue. These stores stretch for hundreds of meters along the street, with no visible safety measures. Although each barrel of raw material bears warnings like “No Fire†and “Keep Away from Fire,†many vendors were seen smoking on-site, leaving burning cigarette butts scattered on the ground.
Reporters also spotted small trucks without proper hazardous material transportation permits waiting in line. With dozens of shops and residential areas nearby, the risk of accidents remains high. Despite pressure from local authorities, the Jiulongpo District government has taken steps to address the issue, including planning for a dedicated, standardized hazardous chemical storage facility by year-end. They also announced inspections of chemical companies, bans on illegal operations, and enforcement of safety measures such as anti-explosion treatments for electrical systems and removal of living facilities from shops.
However, as the deadline approaches, little progress has been made. The promised actions remain unimplemented, leaving the community still vulnerable to potential disasters.
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