Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:34am on 05 May 2026,Tuesday International
A powerful explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, China killed 26 people and injured 61, state media said. The blast struck the Huasheng Fireworks plant on Monday afternoon. Authorities evacuated people within a 3km radius. Over 1,500 responders joined rescue work and saved seven trapped people. Two gunpowder warehouses raised fears of more blasts. Police took “control measures” against staff. Xi Jinping called for full rescue efforts and a probe. Officials said air and water quality remain normal. (PC: BBC)
