China: Tributes paid to Tianjin chemical blast victims amid pollution fears
- 9 years ago
Ships at Tianjin docks sounded their horns, as ceremonies were held in the northeastern Chinese port for the victims of last week’s explosions at a chemical warehouse.
It has been revealed that the owners didn’t have the necessary permit to store dangerous products until two months before the blasts. The operators of the Tianjin facility had earlier been accused of violating safety procedures.
The government official responsible for work safety had been put under investigation, according to the ruling Communist Party’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Investigators have not determined the cause of the explosions.
Residents in Harbour City close to the blast site also paid their respects, amid fears afraid about ground pollution.
“We’ve told everyone they need to take (basic) safety precautions. For example if they’re going back to get possessions from their homes they need to wear long tops and long trousers, hard soled shoes and masks. These basic safety measures need to be taken
It has been revealed that the owners didn’t have the necessary permit to store dangerous products until two months before the blasts. The operators of the Tianjin facility had earlier been accused of violating safety procedures.
The government official responsible for work safety had been put under investigation, according to the ruling Communist Party’s anti-corruption watchdog.
Investigators have not determined the cause of the explosions.
Residents in Harbour City close to the blast site also paid their respects, amid fears afraid about ground pollution.
“We’ve told everyone they need to take (basic) safety precautions. For example if they’re going back to get possessions from their homes they need to wear long tops and long trousers, hard soled shoes and masks. These basic safety measures need to be taken