An early morning explosion at a fireworks factory near Changde in central China’s Hunan province has left nine people dead and 26 injured, state media confirmed Tuesday. The blast occurred just before 8:30 am on Monday in a village-based facility.
Emergency crews have been on-site for over 20 hours, facing major challenges due to the mountainous terrain and lack of a nearby water source. Remote-controlled water cannons were deployed to battle the fire, as officials warned of the possibility of secondary explosions.
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Rescue operations remain underway, with the Ministry of Emergency Management sending a specialized team to the site to supervise response efforts and investigate the cause. Authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
This latest tragedy adds to a series of industrial incidents plaguing China. Just last month, a chemical plant explosion in Shandong claimed five lives, raising ongoing concerns about the country’s enforcement of safety regulations in high-risk industries.
