Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
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A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
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Home News Sport Business Technology Health Culture Arts Travel Earth Audio Video Live Weather Newsletters Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people 6 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Koh Ewe and Laura Bicker , China Correspondent Watch: Drone footage reveals aftermath of fatal explosion at China fireworks factory An explosion at a fireworks factory in China Hunan province has killed 26 people and left 61 wounded, according to state media.
Rescue operations have wrapped up at the Huasheng Fireworks plant in the southern city of Liuyang, after an explosion on Monday afternoon forced authorities to evacuate everyone within a 3km (1.9 mile) radius of the plant.
Authorities deployed more than 1,500 emergency responders, along with dogs, drones and robots. They rescued seven people who were trapped under debris.
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