Beijing, Feb 18, 2026 (AFP) - Fireworks shop explosion kills 12 in China

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2026-02-18

An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China killed 12 people on Wednesday, the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year, which fell on Tuesday. While many larger cities, including the capital Beijing, have banned the practice in recent years -- in part due to pollution -- towns and rur......

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