China: Deadly Explosion at Fireworks Factory – 21 Dead, 61 Injured

A tragic accident occurred at a fireworks factory in central China, resulting in the death of 21 people and injuries to 61. The explosion occurred at 16:43 (local time) at the factory of Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company, in Liuyang City, Hunan Province.

Liuyang is known as the center of the fireworks industry in China. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered the search for the missing and accountability for the disaster.