💥 The Chinese mainland’s central Hunan Province was shaken on Monday when a fireworks factory in Liuyang, a county‑level city under Changsha, went up in a massive explosion around 4:40 p.m. local time. The blast left a heavy toll, and rescue teams are racing against the clock to find survivors.
President Xi Jinping, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, immediately issued an urgent directive. “All‑out efforts must be made to search for the missing and save the injured,” he said, calling for tighter risk screening, stricter hazard control, and a firm focus on protecting people’s lives and property.
The Chinese Premier Li Qiang echoed the call, urging key industries to bolster workplace safety and prevent future tragedies. Officials have been instructed to hold those responsible to account and to draw deep lessons from the accident.
The Ministry of Emergency Management has already dispatched a specialist team to Liuyang to guide the on‑site relief work. Local firefighters, medics, and volunteers have rushed in, treating the wounded and searching through the debris. The operation is still underway as night falls.
🔎 What we know so far:
- Time of explosion: ~4:40 p.m.
- Location: Liuyang, Changsha, Hunan Province (the Chinese mainland)
- Response: All‑out rescue, investigation launched
Our thoughts go out to the families affected by this tragic event. Stay safe, and keep an eye on our updates as more details emerge. 🌏💔
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President Xi urges rescue work after fireworks plant explosion
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