2015 Tianjin explosions

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disaster_response
explosive
gptkbp:arrested gptkb:Ruihai_Logistics_executives
local officials
gptkbp:cause improper storage of hazardous chemicals
gptkbp:country gptkb:China
gptkbp:date 2015-08-12
gptkbp:destroyedBy extensive destruction of buildings
damage to shipping containers
damage to thousands of cars
gptkbp:first_explosion_magnitude equivalent to 3 tonnes of TNT
gptkbp:governmentResponse investigation and arrests
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 2015 Tianjin explosions
gptkbp:impact environmental contamination
evacuation of residents
gptkbp:injuries 798
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tianjin
gptkb:Binhai_New_Area
gptkbp:main_chemical_involved magnesium
ammonium nitrate
calcium carbide
potassium nitrate
sodium cyanide
sodium nitrate
nitrocellulose
gptkbp:mediaCoverage international
gptkbp:notableVictim gptkb:police_officer
civilians
firefighters
gptkbp:number_of_explosions 2
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Ruihai_Logistics
gptkbp:relatedEvent gptkb:2020_Beirut_explosion
gptkb:2013_West_Fertilizer_Company_explosion
gptkbp:response large-scale firefighting and rescue operation
gptkbp:second_explosion_magnitude equivalent to 21 tonnes of TNT
gptkbp:time_of_first_explosion 23:30 CST
gptkbp:victim 173
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Port_of_Tianjin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5