Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan Province, China, killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for all-out rescue efforts and a thorough investigation into the cause of the blast. The facility, operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co., is located in a major hub for fireworks production.
- ▪The explosion occurred at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a city under Changsha in Hunan province.
- ▪At least 21 people were killed and 61 were injured in the incident.
- ▪Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers, and medical personnel responded to the scene.
- ▪President Xi Jinping ordered a probe into the cause and emphasized public safety management.
- ▪Liuyang is known as a major center for fireworks manufacturing in China.
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China Explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 21 people, injures dozens more: report President Xi Jinping called for 'all-out efforts' to save victims and ordered authorities to probe the cause of the blast By Landon Mion Fox News Published May 5, 2026 12:03am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 4 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An explosion at a fireworks factory in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media.
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