Aerial Footage of Massive Fireworks Factory Explosion in Hunan Exposes Devastated Site
A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Changsha, Hunan, China, resulted in 21 deaths and 61 injuries. The site was completely devastated, prompting Chinese President Xi Jinping to issue directives for search and rescue efforts and a thorough investigation into the cause.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 5th) A fireworks factory explosion occurred yesterday in Liuyang, Changsha, Hunan, China, resulting in 21 fatalities and 61 injuries. According to reports from mainland and Hong Kong media today, the explosion site has been reduced to rubble, with windows and doors of houses within 500 meters of the blast shattered.
According to official media Xinhua News Agency, the explosion occurred at approximately 4:40 PM on the 4th at the workshop of Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing & Firing Co., Ltd. in Liuyang. As of 8:00 AM today, the accident has led to 21 deaths and 61 injuries.
Hong Kong 01 cited aerial footage from CCTV News, an official media outlet, showing multiple damaged buildings at the scene. Due to the complex situation, professional rescue personnel have entered the core area to continue rescue operations.
Reports indicate that there are high-risk black powder warehouses in two locations within the affected factory area. The on-site rescue command center has designated a 1-kilometer core rescue zone and a 3-kilometer control zone.
Additionally, according to China News Service, traffic control has been implemented on roads leading to the core accident site. In the early hours of today, multiple damaged buildings were visible at the core accident site, with some still ablaze and intermittent explosions heard, accompanied by dense smoke.
The report states that windows and doors of residences within approximately 500 meters of the blast point were shattered due to the impact of the explosion.
A woman told China News Service, "I heard a huge bang, ran out, and saw a mushroom cloud. The house was shaking when the explosion happened. The windows and doors on the first floor of my house were shattered."
Public records show that Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing & Firing Co., Ltd., established in 2000, is a relatively large, export-oriented, qualified mid-to-high-end fireworks enterprise in the area. It possesses an 800-acre production base, specializing in high-altitude display shells, combination fireworks, and large-scale firework displays. Its products are exported overseas and have passed multiple international certifications. The company also undertakes various large-scale national festive fireworks projects in China, making it a well-known and reputable veteran fireworks company.
Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier issued important instructions regarding this major accident, including strengthening the search for missing persons, providing full treatment for the injured, and promptly investigating the cause of the accident to hold those responsible accountable. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying / Chen Kai-yu) 1150505
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, May 5th) A fireworks factory explosion occurred yesterday in Liuyang, Changsha, Hunan, China, resulting in 21 fatalities and 61 injuries. According to reports from mainland and Hong Kong media today, the explosion site has been reduced to rubble, with windows and doors of houses within 500 meters of the blast shattered.
According to official media Xinhua News Agency, the explosion occurred at approximately 4:40 PM on the 4th at the workshop of Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing & Firing Co., Ltd. in Liuyang. As of 8:00 AM today, the accident has led to 21 deaths and 61 injuries.
Hong Kong 01 cited aerial footage from CCTV News, an official media outlet, showing multiple damaged buildings at the scene. Due to the complex situation, professional rescue personnel have entered the core area to continue rescue operations.
Reports indicate that there are high-risk black powder warehouses in two locations within the affected factory area. The on-site rescue command center has designated a 1-kilometer core rescue zone and a 3-kilometer control zone.
Additionally, according to China News Service, traffic control has been implemented on roads leading to the core accident site. In the early hours of today, multiple damaged buildings were visible at the core accident site, with some still ablaze and intermittent explosions heard, accompanied by dense smoke.
The report states that windows and doors of residences within approximately 500 meters of the blast point were shattered due to the impact of the explosion.
A woman told China News Service, "I heard a huge bang, ran out, and saw a mushroom cloud. The house was shaking when the explosion happened. The windows and doors on the first floor of my house were shattered."
Public records show that Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing & Firing Co., Ltd., established in 2000, is a relatively large, export-oriented, qualified mid-to-high-end fireworks enterprise in the area. It possesses an 800-acre production base, specializing in high-altitude display shells, combination fireworks, and large-scale firework displays. Its products are exported overseas and have passed multiple international certifications. The company also undertakes various large-scale national festive fireworks projects in China, making it a well-known and reputable veteran fireworks company.
Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier issued important instructions regarding this major accident, including strengthening the search for missing persons, providing full treatment for the injured, and promptly investigating the cause of the accident to hold those responsible accountable. (Editor: Chou Hui-ying / Chen Kai-yu) 1150505
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