More like “A series of unfortunate events.”
I’m guessing that they may not have the strict rules and regulations that we have in the U.S. that may limit some of this. The trouble with regulations (like OSHA), they are meant so that you don’t store this stuff in close proximity, have a plan and the firefighters know it, etc. But then it morphs into having warning labels on Wite-Out.
They have no concept of residential zoning either.
Warehouse in China Blasts Was Closer to Homes Than Allowed
http://www.wsj.com/articles/warehouse-in-china-blasts-was-closer-to-homes-than-allowed-1439570892
Some hazardous chemicals were reportedly stored close to residential area, which is in violation of their regulation.
Other report says that the warehouses closer to the area were originally not approved for the storage of such chemicals. Somebody played fast and loose with the regulation. They cut the corner and stored the chemicals where they are not supposed to be.