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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26

The Guardian · May 5, 2026, 8:34 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blast. An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site.The blast occurred in the city of Changsha, in Hunan province, on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua said. China Daily said the plant was operated by the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co in the Changsha-administered, county-level city of Liuyang. Continue reading...

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