PARIS, Sept 26 — A large fire broke out in the early hours of today at a French factory in the northern port city of Rouen, local authorities said.

Authorities added there were no reported victims at this stage. The fire at the factory of Lubrizol — a company that makes specialty chemicals — had started around 0240 local time (0040 GMT).

Around 130 firefighters were currently tackling the blaze at the site, and a security cordon had been put in place. — Reuters