44 Killed, Over 500 Injured In China Port Explosions

13 August, Tianjin

In China, at least 44 people have been killed and over 500 others injured, 66 of them critically, in twin blasts at a warehouse containing chemical and toxic materials in the northern port city of Tianjin.

The blasts ripped through the Ruihai warehouse, which stores combustible and explosive goods, at 11.20 PM local time Wewdnesday .

State media reported that fireballs erupted then ignited more explosions in companies nearby. It said the killed include 12 fire fighters.

Fire still raging at the place of explosions with huge smoke billowing out. More than 10,000 people were reportedly evacuated from the nearby areas. There are people trapped inside the blast site and rescue operation is still going on.