YEREVAN, AUGUST 13, ARMENPRESS. The blast, which has left 17 confirmed dead and more than 400 injured, came from nearby warehouses at the Tianjin port. Smog is still billowing from the blast site.

In a nearby apartment complex, the balconies of many apartment buildings were shattered. The path within the complex was scattered with glass shards.

Armenpress reports, referring to “The China Daily” that in the few hours after midnight, around 40 injured people were shuffled into the hospital's hall and emergency room. Dozens were kept inside while those that sustained heavy injuries were transferred to other hospitals.

Volunteers helped maintain order outside of Teda Hospital and asked people to donate blood. Others were helping those with minor injuries to bandage wounds.

Blood stains were splattered on the floors of hospitals that received injured patients from the blast. Some of the victims were still recovering from the shock, and others were crying because they had lost contact with their families.

People rushed into the streets in their pajamas, and some worried that an earthquake could occur.

The Tianjin fire station received the blast report at 10:50 pm on Wednesday. Nine fire brigades and three specialty teams were dispatched to the spot, followed by another nine brigades and 35 fire trucks an hour later.

Two firefighters have been reported missing and another four were injured in the battle against the fire.