Massive Blast Rattles China Port City

A massive explosion erupted into the night-time skies over Tianjin, China, late Wednesday, apparently at a chemical container terminal where flammable material was being stored. There was no immediate explanation for the blast, although it is believed to have occurred in a shipping container. State media reported at least 50 people are being treated for injuries, including firefighters, but it is not known if anyone was killed in the blast. State-run Xinhua reported that the initial...

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