firework depot explosion

firework depot explosion

Firefighters work to distinguish a fire following a blast at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, May 5, 2026. Photo: cnsphoto via REUTERS

Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 26, Xi calls for probe

The explosion happened at around 4:40pm (0840 GMT) at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company, according to reports by Xinhua and CCTV.

Clouds of smoke rise following explosions at a firework storage warehouse in Esparto, California, United States, July 1, 2025 in this screengrab taken from a social media video. Photo: Hudson Sheats/via REUTERS

Seven people missing from massive explosion at California fireworks facility

Massive blast hits fireworks unit in Hunan, China. Photos: X/@D3MOCRAZYY

Nine dead, 26 injured in China fireworks factory blast

Five dead in Sicily firework depot explosion

Five dead in Sicily firework depot explosion