Fireworks Factory Blast in China Kills 26

A massive explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has left 26 people dead and 61 others injured. The powerful afternoon blast in Liuyang city shattered windows in nearby buildings, prompting authorities to evacuate all residents within a three-kilometer radius. More than 1,500 emergency personnel were quickly deployed to the scene to conduct rescue and recovery operations. In the wake of the tragedy, police have detained a company official, while President Xi Jinping has ordered a swift and thorough investigation into the cause of the disaster.