Blast hits warehouse in Tianjin, no casualties reported
Updated: 2015-10-13 06:15
(Xinhua)
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A blast happens at a warehouse in North China's Tianjin Municipality on Oct 12, 2015. [Photo/weibo.com] |
A blast hit a warehouse in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Monday night, with no casualties reported so far, local authorities said.
The explosion occurred at a warehouse for alcohol materials at Xiditou Township of Beichen District and triggered a fire, according to the sources. Local police received the report at around 9:46 pm. Now the fire has been under control.
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