2015 Tianjin explosions, Explosion site in Tianjin, China
The 2015 Tianjin explosions were a series of large-scale explosions occurred in the city of Tianjin on the night of August 12, 2015.
Killed over 170 people and injured hundreds more, the blasts are considered the biggest industrial disaster in modern Chinese history.
The event sparked off Chinese media debates about industry regulations and government transparency.
Today, entry into the central blast area is not allowed due to remaining toxic substances.
It's one of the world's largest reported ammonium nitrate explosions.
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