Description:Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and 43 injured after a chemical plant exploded on Tuesday morning in northern China's Hebei province, state media Xinhua reported. China's CCTV aired footage of the aftermath of the explosion, which happened at a pesticide factory owned by Hebei Keeperchemical Industries. Local authorities said that the blast, which took place at around 9.30 a.m. local time, was felt in at least three neighboring villages, Xinhua reported.(0:52)