Witness the Aftermath of the Massive Explosion in Tianjin, China

  • The site of huge explosions in Binhai New Area in Tianjin, north China, on Aug. 13, 2015.
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  • Debris at the explosion site in Tianjin, north China, on Aug.13, 2015.
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  • Paramilitary police prepare to enter the site of the explosions at the Binhai new district, Tianjin, on Aug. 13, 2015.
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  • Burnt cars are seen near the site of the explosions at the Binhai new district, Tianjin, on Aug. 13, 2015.
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  • Smoke rises from the site of the explosions at the Binhai new district, Tianjin, on Aug. 13, 2015.
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  • Firefighters take a break after trying to put fire down at the explosion site in Binhai new district in Tianjin, China, on Aug. 13, 2015.
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  • A man looks out from inside a damaged residential building near the site of the explosions at the Binhai new district, Tianjin, on Aug. 13, 2015.
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By TIME Photo
August 13, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

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