General · 5 May 2026
21 people die in China fireworks blast
A factory explosion involving fireworks in central China caused many injuries and widespread damage to nearby buildings. Twenty-one individuals perished and 61 were hurt in Hunan province this Monday, leading to over 500 emergency responders. Officials acted against the Huasheng Fireworks firm, but the exact reason for the incident remains unconfirmed.
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