US EditionA blast at a fireworks factory in central China kills 9 people
- An explosion at a fireworks manufacturing facility near Changde city in Hunan province on June 16, 2025, resulted in nine fatalities and 26 injuries.
- The blast occurred around 8:23 am local time in a mountainous area lacking a large water source, complicating rescue efforts and prompting urgent investigations.
- Firefighters battled the blaze for over 20 hours using remote-operated water cannons to minimize risks from potential secondary explosions, while the operation was supported by dozens of water tankers and a pair of drainage trucks.
- On June 17, Hunan’s governor, Mao Weiming, made an on-site visit to emphasize the need for a comprehensive investigation and accountability, while the Ministry of Emergency Management sent a team to assist with rescue operations and enforce safety protocols.
- The incident has raised renewed concerns about industrial safety in China and prompted provincial authorities to form a committee tasked with investigating the explosion and preventing further accidents.
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Starvision News9 dead, 26 injured after fireworks plant explosion in central China
China Blast: 9 Killed, 26 Injured in Explosion at Fireworks Plant in Linli County in Hunan Province; Video Shows Thick Plume of Smoke Rising From Factory Site | 🌎 LatestLY
Nine people have died and 26 others injured when a massive explosion rocked a fireworks factory in central China. The explosion took place at Linli County in Hunan province on Monday, official media reported on Tuesday. 🌎 China Blast: 9 Killed, 26 Injured in Explosion at Fireworks Plant in Linli County in Hunan Province; Video Shows Thick Plume of Smoke Rising From Factory Site.
An accident occurred in a Chinese fireworks factory: in an explosion there were at least nine dead and 26 injured. The work of the forces seems to be complicated.
9 killed, 26 injured in explosion at fireworks plant in China
Beijing, Jun 17 (PTI) Nine people have died and 26 others injured when a massive explosion rocked a fireworks factory in central China. The explosion took place at Linli County in Hunan province on Monday, official media reported on Tuesday. Videos on state-run media platforms showed the massive explosion followed by a thick plume of […]
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