A second round of inspections is underway at the site of the explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan
The explosion at the Liuyang fireworks factory has left 21 dead and 61 injured, and rescue inspections are still underway Cooling efforts continue at the site to prevent a secondary explosion, while the accident investigation and aftermath handling are proceeding simultaneously
An explosion occurred in a workshop of Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Launching Co., Ltd. in Liuyang, Changsha, Hunan, on the afternoon of the 4th. The accident has caused 21 deaths and 61 injuries. The local accident scene command center said that rescue work is still underway and a second round of inspections is being carried out at the scene.
According to reporters on the scene, the blast was powerful, and many factory buildings in the plant were severely damaged. A strong smell of gunpowder can still be detected at the scene, and a small number of smoldering spots are emitting white smoke. Firefighters are continuously spraying water to cool the area and prevent a secondary explosion, while search and rescue personnel are also conducting a thorough sweep of the plant.
At present, public security authorities have taken control measures against the person in charge of the involved company, and the investigation into the cause of the accident and subsequent handling are proceeding in an orderly manner.