A huge explosion in the northeast Chinese port city of Tianjin injured between 300 and 400 people late Wednesday, Chinese media reports. The explosion reportedly happened around 11:30 p.m. local time at a warehouse storing "dangerous goods," resulting in blasts that shattered windows, knocked off doors, and could be felt from miles away. Two separate blasts reportedly occurred within 30 seconds of each other. At least 17 people have been reported dead.
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