At 15:14 on August 4, a coal truck rolled over and caught fire due to slippery roads after rain near the Sanxin Coking Plant in Xinmiao Village, Miaogoumen Town, Fugu County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province. Upon receiving the emergency call, the Shendong Coal Rescue and Fire Brigade’s Sandaogou Squadron rushed to the site for rescue.
Upon arrival, the firefighters found the truck’s cab, tires, and the coal in the container were ablaze, with the onboard liquefied gas tank at risk of explosion due to high temperatures. After 1 hour and 10 minutes of firefighting efforts, the flames were fully extinguished. An investigation revealed that the accident was caused by the vehicle losing control and overturning due to wet and slippery road conditions. Thanks to the prompt rescue efforts, there were no casualties.
Since the beginning of 2024, the Shendong Coal Rescue and Fire Brigade has handled 16 incidents, achieving a 100% success rate in emergency response. The brigade remains committed to its social responsibilities, actively taking on local rescue duties, maintaining strict emergency readiness, and effectively safeguarding regional stability.
