Death toll in China chemical warehouse blast rises to 135

Chinese authorities said the death toll from massive blasts in the Chinese Tianjin port has risen to 135.

Two blasts ripped through a warehouse in Tianjin Port where hundreds of tonnes of toxic chemicals were stored, including around 700 tonnes of sodium cyanide on Aug 12.

Over 700 persons were injured in Tianjin blasts, including 70 people who were seriously injured.

All the dead have been identified, including 81 firefighters, seven policemen and 47 other people. The missing people include 23 firefighters, four policemen and 11 others.

The explosions also seriously damaged two residential compounds nearby and more than 3,000 new cars in a parking area close to the site.

A total of 223 companies have resumed operation after a suspension due to the blast and 140 more firms are expected to restart production soon, according to local authorities.

The Tianjin Port is operating normally.
Source: MENA