26 dead as a Fireworks Plant China explodes, dozens hurt
A deadly explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province, China has left 21 people dead and 61 injured. The blast triggered a major emergency response, with nearly 500 rescue workers deployed and robots used to search for trapped victims. Authorities evacuated residents within a 3km radius while working to prevent further danger from nearby gunpowder warehouses.
President Xi Jinping has called for full rescue efforts and a thorough investigation into the cause of the explosion. Police have placed control measures on the person in charge of the company as officials seek accountability. The incident has also caused widespread damage to nearby homes and roads.
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