Hunan fireworks factory explosion causes heavy casualties, China's State Council establishes investigation team for thorough probe
Following a fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, which resulted in 26 deaths and 61 injuries, China's State Council announced tonight the establishment of an accident investigation team to thoroughly investigate the cause and accountability.
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BEIJING, May 5 (CNA) – According to CCTV News, in response to a fireworks factory explosion that occurred yesterday in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, causing severe casualties with 26 deaths and 61 injuries, China's State Council announced tonight the establishment of an accident investigation team. The team will thoroughly investigate the cause and accountability of the accident in accordance with the 'four not letting go' principle, strengthen the connection between administrative law enforcement and criminal justice, and strictly pursue responsibility.
The factory of Huasheng Fireworks Company in Liuyang City experienced a severe explosion around 4:40 PM yesterday, with towering smoke and immense power. Windows and doors of houses within 500 meters of the explosion site were shattered, and the entire area was reduced to ruins.
According to local official reports, this severe explosion has so far caused 26 deaths and 61 injuries. The Changsha City government, which governs Liuyang City, announced at noon today that all fireworks and firecracker production enterprises in Liuyang City are to immediately cease operations for rectification. Simultaneously, a 'major inspection and major rectification' of safety production in all fields will be launched to plug regulatory loopholes, consolidate the primary responsibility of enterprises, and fully enhance safety levels.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping issued instructions early this morning, demanding strengthened search for missing persons, full efforts to treat the injured, and proper handling of aftermath work. He also called for a swift investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability. All regions and relevant departments must deeply learn lessons, closely monitor and consolidate safety production responsibilities, grasp the investigation and rectification of risks and hidden dangers in key industries and fields, and strengthen public safety management.
Public information shows that Huasheng Fireworks Company, established in 2000, is a large-scale, export-oriented 'qualified mid-to-high-end fireworks enterprise' in the local area. It has an 800-mu 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. It also undertakes various national festive fireworks projects in China, making it a 'well-known and established fireworks company with considerable strength'. (Editors: Chiu Kuo-chiang / Yang Sheng-ru) 1150505
The factory of Huasheng Fireworks Company in Liuyang City experienced a severe explosion around 4:40 PM yesterday, with towering smoke and immense power. Windows and doors of houses within 500 meters of the explosion site were shattered, and the entire area was reduced to ruins.
According to local official reports, this severe explosion has so far caused 26 deaths and 61 injuries. The Changsha City government, which governs Liuyang City, announced at noon today that all fireworks and firecracker production enterprises in Liuyang City are to immediately cease operations for rectification. Simultaneously, a 'major inspection and major rectification' of safety production in all fields will be launched to plug regulatory loopholes, consolidate the primary responsibility of enterprises, and fully enhance safety levels.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Xi Jinping issued instructions early this morning, demanding strengthened search for missing persons, full efforts to treat the injured, and proper handling of aftermath work. He also called for a swift investigation into the cause of the accident and strict accountability. All regions and relevant departments must deeply learn lessons, closely monitor and consolidate safety production responsibilities, grasp the investigation and rectification of risks and hidden dangers in key industries and fields, and strengthen public safety management.
Public information shows that Huasheng Fireworks Company, established in 2000, is a large-scale, export-oriented 'qualified mid-to-high-end fireworks enterprise' in the local area. It has an 800-mu 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. It also undertakes various national festive fireworks projects in China, making it a 'well-known and established fireworks company with considerable strength'. (Editors: Chiu Kuo-chiang / Yang Sheng-ru) 1150505