Massive Warehouse Explosions in China: 44 Dead, Hundreds Injured

Huge explosions in a Warehouse for hazardous materials in China, kills 44 and injures hundreds.

A still of the blast. (Photo Courtesy: AP Screegrab)

Huge explosions in a warehouse district sent up massive fireballs that turned the night sky into day, killing at least 44 people and injuring hundreds in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, officials and witnesses said on Thursday.

China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, said that at least 44 people were killed in the explosions late on Wednesday and 32 were in critical condition in hospital, hundreds were injured.

The blasts, originating at a warehouse for hazardous material, knocked doors off buildings in the area and shattered windows up to several kilometres away.

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