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Events on Wednesday 12 August 2015 1
2015Tianjin Chemical Warehouse ExplosionsMassive blasts kill over 170 in Chinese port cityA series of explosions at a chemical storage warehouse in Tianjin, China killed at least 173 people and injured hundreds more. The blasts, caused by improperly stored hazardous chemicals, leveled surrounding buildings and prompted a nationwide safety crackdown. Investigations revealed widespread regulatory failures and corruption.