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Explosion at Fireworks Factory Kills Dozens in China
A major explosion at a fireworks factory in central Hunan province, China, killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others. The incident prompted the temporary shutdown of all nearby manufacturing facilities.
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The Guardian
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blastAn explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near th
2026-05-05 08:34 UTC
Variety
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