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China fireworks factory explosion kills 21-26, triggers safety probe
A blast at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan Province killed at least 21-26 people and injured over 60. President Xi Jinping called for a thorough investigation as authorities halted nearby firework manufacturing.
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