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Fuel depot explosion rocks Tianjin, China

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Stumbled across this now.

Looks hectic! Hope there aren't many casualties. The shockwave from the blast is tremendous :scared:

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Tianjin, China — UPDATE: The explosion in Tianjin erupted at a container port where flammable material was being stored in containers, reported CCTV, China’s state-owned broadcaster. The huge explosion occurred about 90 miles southeast of Beijing.

Videos HERE: :link: LiveLeak.com - Fuel Depot in China Explosion caught on video

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It really is bad this one.

Reports say at least 44 dead and over 500 injured:

:link: China explosion: Tianjin death toll rises in port blasts - BBC News   (another video)

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