00:20A massive explosion, dozens dead, and a city left in shock.
00:27A devastating blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed at
00:34least 26 people and injured 61 others, according to state media.
00:42The explosion occurred on Monday afternoon at the Hua Sang fireworks plant in the city
00:48of Luyang, a region known globally as one of the world's largest producers of fireworks.
00:57The impact was so powerful that authorities immediately ordered the evacuation of everyone
01:04within a three-kilometer radius.
01:09More than 1,500 emergency responders were deployed to the scene, supported by rescue dogs, drones,
01:16and even robots in a race against time.
01:21Amid the chaos, seven people were pulled alive from beneath the debris.
01:27But for many, help came too late.
01:32The blast left widespread destruction in its wake.
01:36Nearby homes suffered shattered windows, twisted metal frames, and severe structural damage.
01:43Residents described doors ripped apart and debris scattered across roads.
01:49Some fled their homes in fear, unsure if further explosions could follow.
01:56Authorities warned that two gunpowder storage facilities inside the factory posed a high risk during
02:03rescue operations, raising fears of secondary blasts.
02:09To prevent further disaster, responders took extraordinary measures, including humidifying the area to reduce
02:17ignition risks.
02:19Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for full-scale rescue efforts and a thorough investigation,
02:26demanding accountability for those responsible.
02:30Police have already taken action against individuals in charge of the facility as the probe begins.
02:37Meanwhile, environmental teams are closely monitoring air and water quality in the surrounding area,
02:43with initial reports indicating no abnormal contamination.
02:50Explosions at fireworks factories in China are not uncommon, but they are often deadly,
02:57raising fresh concerns over industrial safety in one of the country's most hazardous sectors.
03:03And as the dust settles in Liu Yang, the focus now turns to answers.
03:09What caused this deadly explosion, and could it have been prevented?
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