Blast in China’s fireworks factory kills 21, injures 61 in Hunan

A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has left 21 people dead and 61 injured, prompting Xi Jinping to call for a comprehensive investigation, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The blast occurred on Monday at around 4:40 pm local time in Liuyang, a county-level city under the provincial capital Changsha, which is widely known for its fireworks industry. The explosion took place in a workshop at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company. President Xi Jinping has urged authorities to make all-out efforts to locate those still missing and ensure timely treatment for the…