[NEWS] Explosions in China, Tianjin kill at least 17 and injure hundreds more
Massive explosions have hit China’s northern city of Tianjin, leaving at least 17 people dead and hundreds more injured.
State media said the blasts happened in a warehouse storing “dangerous and chemical goods” in the port area of the city.
Pictures and video on social media showed flames lighting up the sky, and buildings are said to have collapsed.
Hospitals are reported to be overwhelmed with casualties.— BBC News
Before the explosion, the first batch of 19 firemen had already entered the fire, 4 have died so far. One fireman said: “When there was no explosion, they had all gone in, and it exploded. Earlier the few we carried out, were gone.” (Source)
