Premier Li in Tianjin to coordinate rescue work, post-blast resettlement

Source:english.gov.cn

Updated: 2015-08-18

  Premier Li Keqiang (2nd R) visit fire fighters working at the explosion site in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 16, 2015.[Photo/Xinhua]

His first stop was the quarantined area, where he oversaw rescue, search and cleaning operations. He urged continued search for the missing people and thorough elimination of dangerous remains of the exploded chemicals.

Li told the environment staff to keep monitoring the environment around the clock and release accurate, authoritative environment information as the public are highly concerned about the air, water and soil quality around the blast site.

  Premier Li Keqiang (front) inspects the environment monitoring work near the massive warehouse blasts site in Tianjin, north China, Aug 16, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

Li visited the temporary relocation site and demanded considerate services for the displaced citizens.

At hospitals, he promised the wounded best medical resources. He also asked the medical staff to do their best to minimize the fatality and disability.

  Premier Li Keqiang (2nd L) visits residents injured in the massive warehouse blasts at a temporary relocation site in Tianjin, north China, Aug. 16, 2015. [Photo/Xinhua]

At the meeting on further rescue plan, Li ordered swift release of information concerning the explosions in order to let the public know the real picture in timely manner. No secondary accidents are allowed.