China fireworks plant blast prompts nationwide safety probe
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A deadly blast at the Huasheng fireworks plant in Liuyang, Hunan Province, killed 26 and injured 61 as rescue workers searched for more victims and evacuated nearby areas due to risk of further explosions. President Xi Jinping ordered a thorough investigation and urged accountability, with Premier Li Qiang calling for a broad review of workplace safety; authorities deployed 482 emergency personnel and indicated the incident may lead to changes in safety measures in China’s prominent fireworks sector.
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