Tianjin, China — (Scroll down for videos) — UPDATE:\u00a0The explosion in Tianjin erupted at a container port where flammable material was being stored in containers, reported CCTV, China’s state-owned broadcaster.<\/p>\n
The huge explosion occurred about 90 miles southeast of Beijing.<\/p>\n
From CCTV: The National Business Daily newspaper also reported that two firefighters battling the blaze are missing and six are slightly wounded. Six fire brigades are on the scene and the fire is nearly out. The newspaper also reported that 300-400 people are wounded. CCTV News has also reported that the fire will take more than two hours to be completely extinguished.<\/em><\/p>\n Chinese social media\u00a0has been flooded with photos of the aftermath.\u00a0The fire ball lit up the sky and massive shockwaves caused significant damage in immediate surrounding areas.<\/p>\n It’s unclear what caused the blast. At least 13\u00a0people are dead.<\/p>\n #Tianjin<\/a> hotel owners reportedly letting residents stay the night free of charge & offering supplies to the wounded. pic.twitter.com\/J6cUaYV8uy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 TFC (@TibetanFeminist) August 12, 2015<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n