<br /> <p>A gas explosion ignited a fire at an oil refinery operated by the state-run CPC Corp</a> in Taoyuan, Taiwan, early on January 29, though no injuries were reported, according to local media</a>.</p><p>Large flames and smoke were seen over the city after the fire was reported at around 6.42 am; it was reported</a> to have been brought under control by 7.30 am.</p><p>Xinhua said</a> local residents reported hearing multiple explosions. The initial investigation indicated that the explosion, or explosions, was caused by a pipe rupture at the refinery, the outlet said. Credit: 哥哥 via Storyful</p><br />
