The death toll has risen to 37 from 26 after a fireworks factory explosion in the southern Chinese province of Hunan, state agency Xinhua reported Friday (May 8, 2026), adding that one person remains missing.
26 killed, 61 injured in blast at fireworks factory in China
The explosion happened at around 4:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Monday (May 4, 2026) in Hunan’s Liuyang, known as China’s fireworks capital for its 60% share of the domestic market and about 70% of exports.
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Xinhua said on-site research and rescue work has completed for now and 51 people are being treated at hospitals.
