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Tianjin explosion: Huge blasts rock Chinese city Tianjin explosion: Huge blasts rock Chinese city
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The Chinese city of Tianjin has been rocked by multiple huge explosions.The Chinese city of Tianjin has been rocked by multiple huge explosions.
The explosions reportedly began at around 11:30pm (3:30pm GMT) in the Binhai district.The explosions reportedly began at around 11:30pm (3:30pm GMT) in the Binhai district.
Early reports from local media suggest that they may have been at a gas or oil storage facility, but these are unconfirmed. State broadcaster China Central Television reported that the blast had erupted in a shipment of explosives - a report backed up by China Daily, who said the explosion occurred at a warehouse for dangerous materials.
State broadcaster China Central Television reported that the blast had erupted in a shipment of explosives. 300 to 400 people are reportedly injured, and the death toll currently stands at seven, although exact figures are still unclear.
300 to 400 people are reportedly injured, although exact figures are still unclear.
Two firefighters are also currently reported missing, and there are 48 fire engines on the scene.Two firefighters are also currently reported missing, and there are 48 fire engines on the scene.
More photos of the massive explosion in Tianjin #China right now pic.twitter.com/UMEqO6hSGuMore photos of the massive explosion in Tianjin #China right now pic.twitter.com/UMEqO6hSGu
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It is not yet known what caused the explosion, but videos from the scene show a dramatic fireball exploding near the site of a fire.It is not yet known what caused the explosion, but videos from the scene show a dramatic fireball exploding near the site of a fire.
It is still unclear exactly what buildings and how many people were affected by the explosion.
  
Residents report feeling a huge shockwave after the explosion. Residents reported feeling a huge shockwave after the explosion.
Footage from Tianjin also shows images of a huge cloud in the sky after the explosion, and some local residents are posting pictures of shattered windows and injured people. Photos circulating online show a gigantic fireball high in the sky, with a mushroom-cloud.
This mobile phone picture shows people on the street in the aftermath of the explosion (AFP/Getty) Local residents in Tianjin are posting pictures of shattered windows and injured people.
State broadcaster CCTV says six battalions of firefighters had brought the ensuing fire under control, although it was still burning. It says the firefighters were combing the neighborhood for possible injured residents.
Hundreds of people have reportedly been injured & many have been evacuated #explosion #China http://t.co/k8I7IhYBQ4 pic.twitter.com/Lh0ywmvdEFHundreds of people have reportedly been injured & many have been evacuated #explosion #China http://t.co/k8I7IhYBQ4 pic.twitter.com/Lh0ywmvdEF
Tianjin in a major port and industrial area, around 70 miles from the capital Beijing and home to around 15.2 million people. Tianjin is a major port and industrial area, around 70 miles from the capital Beijing and home to around 15.2 million people.
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