An explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China, killed 21 people and injured 61 others, according to state media reports. The blast occurred on Monday at around 4:40 p.m. local time in a workshop at the Huasheng Fireworks factory. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a thorough investigation into the incident, state media said. Nearly 500 rescue personnel were deployed to the scene, and evacuations were carried out in surrounding danger zones, according to reports. The cause of the explosion was not immediately disclosed. Local authorities and emergency services responded to the incident, and an investigation is underway. No further details on the identities of the victims or the extent of damage were immediately available.
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