Beijing, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Five children among victims of fireworks shop explosion

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2026-02-19

Five children were among the 12 people killed in an explosion at a general store selling fireworks in China during the Lunar New Year holiday, state media said Thursday. Setting off fireworks and crackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year. The explosion occurred on Wednesday afternoon in Jinpu village, in the central province of Hubei. "Following thorough search and rescue operations, the incident wa......

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