The death toll in the twin explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin has exceeded fifty.

The death toll in the twin explosions in the Chinese port city of Tianjin has exceeded fifty. The number of people injured in the massive blast from a warehouse where dangerous chemicals are stored in the port has also hit seven hundred and counting. Reports say thirty-six people are still missing, while twelve firefighters are among the dead. The blasts caused a huge fireball that could be seen from space, and also sent broken glasses and debris flying all around. Buildings and vehicles within a radius of two kilometers were also destroyed.