China's Tianjin blasts toll rises to 129

All the dead identified, including 76 firefighters and seven policemen; 44 still remain missing

A dormitory destroyed by the shockwave of a nearby explosion is seen in the northeastern China's Tianjin municipality. Huge explosions in the warehouse district sent up massive fireballs, officials and witnesses said. Photo: AP/PTI
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Last Updated : Aug 24 2015 | 3:55 PM IST

The toll in the deadly blasts in a warehouse in China's Tianjin city has risen to 129, with 44 still remain missing, the rescue authorities said on Monday.

All the dead have been identified, including 76 firefighters, seven policemen and 46 others. The missing people include 28 firefighters, four policemen and 12 others, reported Xinhua news agency.

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Meanwhile, 610 people remain hospitalised, 39 in critical condition.

Two blasts ripped through a warehouse storing dangerous chemicals in China's Tianjin Port around 11.30 p.m. on August 12.

Personnel are cleaning up the site while investigators look into the cause of the incident.

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First Published: Aug 24 2015 | 3:40 PM IST

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