Sources: AP
Authorities in the Chinese city of Tianjin after an inquiry into the explosions last year found that the chemical plants were too close to residential areas. 2016-02-15
The State Council of the People's Republic of China orders a thorough investigation of the explosions as the death toll rises to 121. 2015-08-22
Protesters in Tianjin demand answers and compensation from the government. 2015-08-17
The death toll from the explosions rises to 112 with 95 people missing including 85 fire fighters. 2015-08-16
Police order further evacuations near the blast site following reports of more explosions. 2015-08-15
The death toll from the explosions in Tianjin rises to at least 85. In a further update, Chinese state media says that the death toll is at least 104. 2015-08-15
A massive explosion in the Chinese city of Tianjin results in at least 17 deaths, 11 people seriously injured, and hundreds of people being hospitalised. 2015-08-12