Explosion at Chinese Firework Plant Kills 21, Injures 61

As many as 21 people were killed and 61 others were injured in an explosion at a firework manufacturing plant in China's Liuyang city, Hunan province, Chinese media reported on Tuesday. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. Experience a more refined e-paper today Subscribe ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The blast occurred at around 5 pm on Monday at Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co, a fireworks plant in the Guandu township, state media reported. Also Read:At least 18 killed in blast at firecrackers unit in TN Also Read:At least 23 dead in blast at firecrackers manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu Emergency and fire services were deployed at the site shortly after the explosion. The 61 injured are being treated in a hospital. ADVERTISEMENT Published 05 May 2026, 08:07 IST World news China Explosion Follow us on : Follow Us Read More