The cause of the incident is not known and the company's fire crew and oil spill control as well as technical intervention teams are being mobilized to the site.

We have informed the relevant government agencies. The cause of the fire, volume of oil spilled and the effects are being investigated.

The fire burned out of control for a while, but it's under control now.

We have informed the relevant government agencies of the incident.

Their (the fire department) 1978 tank truck has 200,000 miles on it and was originally built to carry oil. The 1958 34 ton pick-up has 70,000 miles on it and it is getting increasingly more difficult to find replacement parts.

Fluctuations in international oil prices are beyond China's control. We can only make sure the supply and production remain stable.