Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least 26

The Guardian·May 4

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An explosion at a factory in China has resulted in at least 26 deaths, with some reports indicating the factory produced fireworks, while another outlet suggested it was a shoe factory. The blast also injured dozens of people. The location of the explosion is reported to be in China's Hunan province, with some sources specifying the city of Liuyang.

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DW.com·May 5

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Reuters·May 5

An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed at least 26 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media. Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion

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