Explosion in China

[classical_hero]

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-33900268

At least 44 people are now known to have died, and more than 500 injured, following two major explosions in China's northern port city of Tianjin.

Twelve firefighters were among the dead, China's official Xinhua news agency said as it reported a doubling of the death toll.

Two blasts happened in a warehouse storing "dangerous and chemical goods" in the port area of the city.

The China Earthquake Networks Centre said the magnitude of the first explosion was the equivalent of detonating three tonnes of TNT, while the second was the equivalent of 21 tonnes.

What on earth must they had in those warehouses to cause such a massive explosion? It was so big that it was caught on a weather satellite.

Link to video.

 

[Zkribbler]

These tragedies always get to me. Again, heroic first responders are lost.

 

[Synobun]

This is a repeat thread.

 

[Birdjaguar]

This is a repeat thread.

Weren't there two big explosions?

 

[Synobun]

Weren't there two big explosions?

Yes, but they were 30 seconds apart and in the exact same location.

 

[Birdjaguar]

Weren't there two big explosions?

Lame humor in support of two threads. I guess I should use more smilies.