Fox World reports: An explosion at a fireworks factory in a central Chinese province killed at least 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media.The blast happened at a fireworks plant in Liuyang, a city administered by Changsha in Hunan province, on Monday afternoon, China’s official news agency Xinhua reported.The plant was operated by Liuyang Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, which is under the jurisdiction of Hunan’s capital, Changsha. Liuyang is home to a hub for fireworks manufacturing, state media China Daily reported.MASSIVE FIRE DESTROYS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA LABORATORY BUILDING: 'TOTAL LOSS'Aerial footage from state broadcaster CCTV showed white smoke still billowing on Tuesday in parts of the area, with facilities collapsed or damaged and debris scattered around.Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers and medical personnel responded to the scene, according to the South China Morning Post.
People in danger zones were evacuated because of what authorities described as high risks posed by two black powder warehouses at the site.Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" to save injured victims and to search for people who remain unaccounted for, Xinhua reported. He called on authorities to probe the cause and pursue serious accountability. Robots were also used to assist with the search and rescue operation.
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- in Liuyang, which is under the jurisdiction of Hunan’s capital, Changsha.
- He called on authorities to probe the cause and pursue serious accountability.
- Robots were also used to assist with the search and rescue operation.
Originally reported by Fox World. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
