Fatal Blast at Chinese Fireworks Factory Kills 26, Injures Dozens

At least 26 people were killed and more than 60 injured when a powerful explosion tore through the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan province. The blast struck around 4:40 pm local time, flattening buildings and sending thick smoke into the sky. Emergency crews deployed over 1,500 personnel—including firefighters, medical teams, police, drones, and robots—to search for survivors amid the rubble. Nearby residential areas were evacuated over fears of secondary explosions from black powder stockpiles. Local authorities have detained the factory manager and suspended fireworks production while safety inspections are carried out. President Xi Jinping has ordered a full investigation and “all-out efforts” in rescue operations. The tragedy once again exposes persistent safety risks in China’s fireworks and chemical sectors.

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