2 massive blasts apparently measuring 2.3, then 2.9, in magnitude on the earthquake scale, hit Tianjin a few hours ago at 11:30 pm Wednesday (US Time). Apparently, they originated in a port warehouse where explosive materials were stored and the blasts traveled through city sewers to wreak damage in a wide radius.
CNN Video of the blasts
Vine of blasts by SkyNews
The New York Times reports that a truck driver living a mile away, said, “The air pressure from the blast was so strong it just knocked me down in one fell swoop.”
A storefront disappears … hundreds are injured from flying glass and debris and upon release from the hospital discover that tbey are not allowed to return home … rows of volkswagen beetles awaiting delivery are burnt to a crisp … hundreds turn out to donate blood.
On Twitter #TianjinBlast #TianjinBlast video #Tianjin Explosion
Google newsfeed for Tianjin Blast
This is so sad.There’s no word what caused the blast.