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Watch: Fireworks factory explosion in China kills 21, injures 61

At least 21 people were killed and 61 injured after a massive explosion at a fireworks factory in Hunan, China. The blast occurred in Liuyang, a major hub for fireworks manufacturing. Rescue teams have been deployed, and nearby residents evacuated due to fears of further explosions. Authorities have detained the company official as investigations into the cause of the incident continue.

5 May 2026 2:17 pm