Deaths in China fireworks factory explosion

An explosion at a fireworks factory in the Chinese city of Changsha has killed 21 people and injured more than 60 others. The blast occurred at a production facility within the city.

An explosion at a fireworks factory in the Chinese city of Changsha has killed 21 people and injured more than 60 others. The blast occurred at a production facility within the city.

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