Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 and injures 61

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 and injures 61

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Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 21 and injures 61

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A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan province, has killed 21 people.
61 individuals were reported injured in the explosion.
Rescue operations involved nearly 500 personnel and robots.
President Xi Jinping called for urgent searches and an investigation.
Evacuations were carried out within a 3km radius of the site.

A powerful explosion occurred at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in Liuyang, Hunan province, killing 21 and injuring 61, according to South China Morning Post, BBC, and Times of India.

The explosion happened at around 16:40 local time, with evacuations of a 3km radius activated swiftly. Authorities deployed nearly 500 rescue personnel and utilized robots to locate trapped individuals, as revealed by BBC and Times of India.

In response, President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for extensive search efforts and investigations to hold responsible parties accountable. Eyewitness accounts noted the intense damage to the surrounding area, including shattered windows of nearby buildings, as reported by South China Morning Post and BBC.