"Tragedy Strikes China: 21 Dead, 61 Injured in Devastating Fireworks Factory Blast. A catastrophic explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has left a trail of devastation, claiming the lives of 21 people and injuring 61 others. The disaster has sent shockwaves through the country, with President Xi Jinping calling for a swift and thorough investigation into the cause of the blast. As authorities scramble to determine the cause of the explosion, concerns are growing over safety standards and regulations in China's booming fireworks industry."
A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, prompting a call from President Xi Jinping for a thorough investigation, state media reported on Tuesday.