Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, calls for thorough investigation after disaster in Changsha city

A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 21 people and injured 61, state media report.

A fireworks plant explosion in China kills 21 and injures 61, prompting evacuations and rescue efforts.

Xi Jinping, the Chinese president, calls for thorough investigation after disaster in Changsha city

An explosion at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan Province has killed 26 people and injured dozens more, state media reported Tuesday.