Causes and analysis of the explosion in the hazardous materials warehouse in Binhai, Tianjin
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From the very morning, there were countless news reports about an explosion at a hazardous materials warehouse in Binhai, Tianjin. I want to know if there are any oversights in the design of hazardous materials warehouses, as well as the analysis of the accident.
It hasn’t been investigated yet; how would I know?
The report resulting from the investigation is likely just an official response, and not necessarily the true reason.
This is a hazardous materials container, and it’s quite different from our tanks. Compared to the last exposure to sunlight, its explosive power is much greater; it’s unclear what’s actually inside it
It’s fine when nothing goes wrong, but once something does happen, many things that don’t meet the standards are found.
It is said online that a 1km safety distance is required – where does this requirement come from?
Everyone is striving to maximize profits; as long as nothing goes wrong, it’s fine. But once something does happen, various excuses are brought up. It’s not even clear what kind of company this is at all – so what’s the point of investigating further?
It’s heartbreaking to see so many people die. Especially, the firefighter is actually under 18 years old. Many of our universities still do not have a fire protection major.