Stories from Liuyang · China

A meeting began with a moment of silence for the victims of the "5.4 special major explosion accident" at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co., Ltd.

The transfer and disposal of semi-finished products in Liuyang City was largely completed by last night. The Supreme People's Procuratorate has decided to supervise the investigation into the major liability accident case of the Liuyang fireworks explosion. The video surveillance system for the Liuyang fireworks industry lacks cloud storage, preventing review of the May 4 explosion footage due to power loss at the enterprise-side storage. The case is currently under review, with the Supreme Procuratorate requiring Hunan provincial prosecutors to clarify the cause, facts, and consequences. The Liuyang Public Security Bureau initiated a criminal investigation for a major liability accident on the day of the explosion, with relevant facility personnel criminally detained. Emergency Management Bureau staff confirmed search and rescue efforts began quickly.

Emergency responders are transferring 1.5 tons of leftover black powder following an explosion at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing Co.

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An task at the accident site was the transfer of explosives from the gunpowder depot. Following the evacuation, the vessel will undergo a thorough cleaning.

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Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, has traveled to Liuyang to guide emergency rescue and disposal efforts.

Chinese Politburo member and State Council Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing has traveled to Liuyang to oversee emergency rescue operations. The government is focused on ensuring the proper allocation of the special budget and preventing misuse of funds.

Firefighters have completed five rounds of search and rescue work at a site containing two high-risk black powder warehouses. The site had two black gunpowder warehouses posing high risks. Emergency management departments are processing remaining waste materials. All fireworks production enterprises in Liuyang City have suspended operations for rectification. The incident involved two black powder warehouses, posing high risks due to scattered black powder and waste generated during machine operation. An accident at a chemical plant in Liuyang's Guandu Town has prompted an evacuation of hazardous materials, including gunpowder stores. Highly sensitive or dangerous materials are being moved to nearby suitable locations or back to the plant to eliminate risk points. An task at the accident site is the transfer of the gunpowder depot.