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China explosion: Tianjin death toll rises in port blasts
13.Aug.15, 14:35;
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At least 44 people are known to have died, and more than 500 injured, following two major explosions in China's northern port city of Tianjin.
Twelve firefighters are among those who lost their lives; 36 are still missing.
The blasts happened in a warehouse for hazardous chemicals and caused a huge fireball that could be seen from space.
Hospitals have been overwhelmed with people seeking treatment for injuries caused by flying glass and debris. Some 66 people are in a serious condition.
President Xi Jinping has promised a thorough investigation into what happened and "transparent information disclosure to the public," Xinhua news agency reports.
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