The claim
“An explosion at a fireworks plant in central China killed at least 26 people and injured 61, and fireworks manufacturing near the site was halted.”
Coverage of the Liuyang fireworks plant explosion in Hunan.
Our verdict
True
The 4 May 2026 blast in Liuyang, Hunan, killed 26 and injured 61; all fireworks makers in Liuyang were ordered to stop production.
What we found
Reuters, AFP and AP report the same toll and the production halt; police detained the company's boss. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
2 of 2 sources support the claim; none contradict it.
How we checked
We checked the claim against AP via Anchorage Daily News, Free Malaysia Today (Reuters). We reviewed 2 relevant sources.
Sources
- [1]Free Malaysia Today (Reuters) · China's fireworks factory explosion kills 26, injures 61
- [2]AP via Anchorage Daily News · Explosion at fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 and injures dozens of others
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