Liuyang Fireworks Factory Explosion in Hunan Kills 37, Injures 51
An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, China, resulted in 37 deaths and 51 injuries. An investigation is underway, 8 suspects have been detained, and President Xi Jinping has called for strict accountability.
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- 📰 Published: May 8, 2026 at 13:51
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wenqi, Shanghai, 8th) An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, China, on the 4th. According to CCTV News, as of 12 PM today, a total of 37 people have died, 1 is missing, and 51 people are receiving medical treatment, with 5 seriously injured but in stable condition. Currently, on-site search and rescue operations have largely concluded.
The report stated that after the accident, Changsha activated an emergency response, established the Liuyang "5·4" accident handling working group, and mobilized over 1,500 people to carry out rescue, handling, and treatment work.
After multiple rounds of thorough search and rescue at the scene, reviewing the company's employee information, combining data from company access control, video surveillance, offline visits, phone and video calls, personnel identification, and multiple rounds of DNA comparison, a comprehensive investigation of the missing persons was conducted, confirming that the accident caused 37 deaths and 1 missing person.
The report said that work on treating the injured, handling aftermath, investigating causes, and conducting inspections and rectifications is ongoing. Public security organs have summoned 8 individuals suspected of major liability for the accident.
After the accident, Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded strict accountability. Fireworks and firecracker enterprises in Hunan Province began a comprehensive production halt and rectification from the 5th. The State Council of China announced the establishment of an accident investigation team to thoroughly investigate the cause and responsibility of the accident according to the principle of "four not letting go" (not letting go until the cause is found, responsibilities are clarified, lessons are learned, and measures are taken), and to strictly pursue accountability. (Editor: Chen Kaiyu) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wenqi, Shanghai, 8th) An explosion occurred at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan, China, on the 4th. According to CCTV News, as of 12 PM today, a total of 37 people have died, 1 is missing, and 51 people are receiving medical treatment, with 5 seriously injured but in stable condition. Currently, on-site search and rescue operations have largely concluded.
The report stated that after the accident, Changsha activated an emergency response, established the Liuyang "5·4" accident handling working group, and mobilized over 1,500 people to carry out rescue, handling, and treatment work.
After multiple rounds of thorough search and rescue at the scene, reviewing the company's employee information, combining data from company access control, video surveillance, offline visits, phone and video calls, personnel identification, and multiple rounds of DNA comparison, a comprehensive investigation of the missing persons was conducted, confirming that the accident caused 37 deaths and 1 missing person.
The report said that work on treating the injured, handling aftermath, investigating causes, and conducting inspections and rectifications is ongoing. Public security organs have summoned 8 individuals suspected of major liability for the accident.
After the accident, Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded strict accountability. Fireworks and firecracker enterprises in Hunan Province began a comprehensive production halt and rectification from the 5th. The State Council of China announced the establishment of an accident investigation team to thoroughly investigate the cause and responsibility of the accident according to the principle of "four not letting go" (not letting go until the cause is found, responsibilities are clarified, lessons are learned, and measures are taken), and to strictly pursue accountability. (Editor: Chen Kaiyu) 1150508
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