Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 people
Summary
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang city, Hunan province, China, killed 21 people and injured 61. Nearly 500 emergency workers carried out rescue operations and evacuated people within a 3km area around the factory.Key Facts
- The blast happened at the Huasheng Fireworks plant around 16:40 local time on Monday.
- Rescuers evacuated everyone within a 3km (1.9 mile) radius of the factory for safety.
- Robots were used to help search for people trapped inside the building.
- Police are investigating the cause and have taken control actions against the factory leader.
- Two gunpowder warehouses nearby posed a significant risk during the rescue.
- Nearby homes suffered damage, including shattered windows and deformed doors.
- President Xi Jinping called for full rescue efforts and a thorough investigation.
- Liuyang city is known as the world’s largest producer of fireworks.
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