Explosion at China fireworks plant kills 26, dozens hurt
An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan Province killed 26 people and injured 61 others. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered a prompt investigation and called for those responsible to be held accountable.
A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan Province, China, killed 26 people and injured 61 others. The blast occurred on Monday afternoon at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display plant. Five rescue teams with nearly 500 personnel were dispatched to the scene, and an area with a radius of nearly two miles was evacuated. The person in charge of the fireworks company has been taken into custody. Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered a prompt investigation and called for stronger risk screening and hazard controls. The city of Liuyang is a major hub for China's fireworks manufacturing industry.
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