Phnom Penh: Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, has ordered the Ministry of Environment’s expert team to immediately inspect the fire at a factory processing old batteries in Kampong Speu province.
On July 30, expert officers will bring air quality testing equipment and hazardous materials monitoring equipment to monitor and take measures to prevent pollution that affects the environment and public health.
Please note that a report has been sent to the Ministry of Environment regarding the fire at a factory processing various metals such as old batteries, named Xin Seng Seng Metal Material Industrial Steel Park Co., Ltd., owned by a Chinese national named ZHANG JINGCHUAN, at 01:10 on July 29, 2026 in Toul Sambor village, Damnak Raing commune. Samaki Monichey District, Kampong Speu Province. According to reports from local authorities, smoke is still rising from the factory site.
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