Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe
Summary
A fireworks factory explosion in Changsha, Hunan province, China, killed 21 people and injured 61. President Xi Jinping called for a thorough investigation and increased safety measures in response.
Key Points
- A blast at a fireworks factory in Changsha, Hunan killed 21 people and injured 61.
- President Xi Jinping called for a thorough investigation into the cause of the blast.
- Nearly 500 emergency personnel responded to the incident at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company.
- Xi emphasized enhancing public safety and risk control in key industries following the accident.
