The blast happened Saturday night at the Runxing Chemical factory in Zibo in Shandong province, according to state media.

The report gave no details of the identity of the person killed.

In the wake of the explosions, more than 100 chemical companies across seven provinces were told to shut down or suspend operations because of safety violations, Reuters reported.

The blast shattered windows in homes less than a mile away and sent shock waves that could be felt for at least three miles.

As of Sunday the toll from the blast was one dead and nine injured. Adiponitrile is used to make nylon and other products.

The fire was put out at around 1:50 am Today.

On August . 12, a series of explosions rocked the the northern Chinese port of Tianjin.

As residents continue to demand answers and compensation for their damaged property, Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to thoroughly investigate the disaster. Operators violate the official regulation that sets a minimum distance of one kilometer between storage sites for hazardous industrial chemicals and public buildings, residential areas, and transport networks.

These explosions in China have raised issues about the effectiveness of country’s regulatory bodies and their ability to regulate industries in which they or their executives may have vested wish.

Initial probe pointed to some influential officials owning the warehouse where deadly chemicals were stored, flouting rules. Firefighters are on the scene battling flames, according to state-run People’s Daily newspaper.