"An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China's Hubei province has killed at least 12 people, state media reported, marking the second deadly blast linked to fireworks as the country celebrates the Lunar New Year. The explosion tore through the shop in Xiangyang on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency crews extinguished the blaze soon after, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency."
"Fireworks remain a longstanding part of Lunar New Year traditions across China, where families set them off to usher in prosperity and ward off misfortune. However, their widespread use has also led to repeated safety incidents. On Sunday, another explosion at a fireworks shop in Jiangsu province killed eight people and injured two. Local authorities said a resident had ignited fireworks near the building before that blast. Following the recent accidents, China's Ministry of Emergency Management issued renewed safety warnings."
A fireworks-shop explosion in Xiangyang, Hubei, killed five children and seven adults, including the shop owner and customers buying fireworks for holiday celebrations. Emergency crews extinguished the blaze soon after the Wednesday afternoon blast. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause but have not released further details. Another recent explosion at a Jiangsu fireworks shop killed eight people and injured two after a resident ignited fireworks near the building. China's Ministry of Emergency Management issued renewed safety warnings and urged regions to strengthen oversight, carry out comprehensive risk assessments, and maintain heightened vigilance during the Spring Festival.
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