2026 Liuyang fireworks factory explosion

2026 CE.

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On 4 May 2026, an explosion occurred at a fireworks factory operated by Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Guandu, Liuyang, a county-level city administered by Changsha in Hunan, China. The blast occurred at about 16:43 local time in a workshop at the plant. At least 37 people were killed, 51 others were injured and one person remains missing. The explosion caused severe damage at the plant and it complicated rescue work because of the presence of black powder and other flammable materials. Authorities evacuated nearby areas, detained the person in charge of the company and ordered fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang to halt production for safety inspections.

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