Wednesday, August 12, 2020

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On This Day: Port explosion kills 173 in Tianjin, China

On Aug. 12, 2015, a series of powerful explosions rocked the Chinese port city of Tianjin, killing 173 people and injuring hundreds more.


By UPI Staff


Chinese Premier Li Keqiang inspects the blast area and rescue operations from the roof of a building close to the massive fire and explosion zone caused by hazardous materials stored in a warehouse owned by Ruihai International Logistics in Tianjin on August 17, 2015. File Photo courtesy of Government Handout/UPI | License Photo

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