16/02/2026
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16/02/2026
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Fire performers carry a dragon during a molten iron fireworks performance known as 'fire dragon steel flowers' ahead of Lunar New Year celebrations at an amusement park on the outskirts of Beijing, China on Feb 14. (AP)
NANJING, Feb 16, Xinhua): An explosion and its resulting blaze at a fireworks retail store in Dong'an Village, Donghai County of east China's Jiangsu Province, left eight people dead and two others with minor burns Sunday afternoon, according to local authorities of Donghai County.
The blast occurred at around 2:30 pm Sunday, triggered by a villager's improperly setting off fireworks near the store. The resulting fire was extinguished by approximately 4:00 pm following prompt rescue efforts.
Those responsible for the incident have been taken into custody. An investigation into the exact cause of the accident and follow-up responses are currently underway.
