114 dead, 65 missing in Tianjin blasts

Source:Globaltimes.cn Published: 2015-8-19 11:05:57

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Death toll from the massive warehouse explosions on August 12 in North China's Tianjin city remains  114 as of 9 am August 19, officials said at a press conference on Wednesday. The identities of 101 victims have been confirmed. 65 people remain missing, including 49 firefighters.

The missing firefighters included 5 in active service, and 44 working for the Tianjin Port Group Co.

A total of 674 people remained in hospital, including 56 in critical condition.

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