21 killed, 61 injured in massive explosion at fireworks factory in China
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
At least 21 people were killed and 61 others injured in a massive explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province, officials said on Tuesday (May 5, 2026).
The explosion occurred on Monday (May 4, 2026) afternoon at the plant operated by the Huasheng fireworks manufacturing and display company in Liuyang, a county-level city under Changsha, the provincial capital.
Published – May 05, 2026 07:36 am IST
