A massive explosion in a dangerous materials storage area of Tianjin earlier today injured hundred of people, with an unknown number of people dead. The fireball seemed to loom over a thousand feet into the sky, towering over nearly skyscrapers.
As with any major event, conspiracy theories are likely to arise. I anticipate people will tie this to the recent devaluation of the Chinese Yuan - suggesting China is being punished for that move. Because of the large size of the explosion and mushroom cloud, people will likely suspect it was a tactical nuke.
BBC states:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-33896292
http://news.xinhuanet.com/photo/2015-08/13/c_1116234351.htmAccording to Chinese state media, the explosion occurred when a shipment of explosives blew up at about 23:30 (16:30 GMT).
[Update] Infowars is limiting themselves so far to repeating MSM coverage, albeit with a disproportionate focus on "Martial Law Declared" (Infowars being obsessed with the supposed coming Martial law in the US).August 12, Tianjin Binhai New Area development zone after a violent explosion occurred, people flock to the street. That night around 11:30, Tianjin Binhai New Area development zone dramatic explosion, explosion ablaze, smoke caused tens of meters high.
http://www.infowars.com/i-could-fee...-declared-42-dead-9-firemen-over-400-injured/
But the commenters are not so restrained:
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