KAIXIAN, Chongqing, Dec. 27 (Xinhuanet) -- The gas field in Kaixian County of west China's Chongqing Municipality has been cleared to get ready for the cap operation set at 10:00 am Saturday.

    Reporters have withdrawn from the field to safe places. Seven Xinhua reporters who tries to approach to the operation site are asked to stay at least four kilometers away.

    The gas field blowout that occured on Tuesday has killed 191 people. Enditem