Huasheng fireworks plant explosion death toll rises to 37
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Updated · The Associated Press · May 8
Huasheng fireworks plant explosion death toll rises to 37
14 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · May 8
State media said one person remains missing and more than 60 were injured after Monday's blast in Liuyang, Hunan, near Changsha.
Authorities are investigating the cause and have ordered all fireworks manufacturing in the surrounding area to stop.
Liuyang is a major fireworks hub with a long production history, and China also reported two fatal fireworks-shop explosions around the Lunar New Year.
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