Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26
Summary
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Changsha, China, killed at least 26 people and injured 61. Authorities have stopped all fireworks production nearby, are searching for missing people, and investigating the cause of the blast.Key Facts
- The explosion happened Monday afternoon in Changsha, Hunan province.
- The factory belongs to Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co.
- The blast caused fires and more explosions due to stored gunpowder.
- Rescue teams faced danger from collapsed buildings and blocked routes.
- Hundreds of rescuers worked at the site, and nearby residents were evacuated.
- Police detained the person in charge of the company during the investigation.
- China’s President Xi Jinping urged a full search and quick investigation.
- Authorities ordered all firework factories in the area to stop production.
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