8 dead in fireworks shop blast at start of China’s Lunar New Year holiday

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dewey SimFebruary 16, 2026 at 05:16 AM

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An explosion at a fireworks shop in Dongan village, Donghai county, Jiangsu province, China, killed eight people on Sunday, the start of the Lunar New Year holiday. The blast occurred after a villager improperly set off fireworks near the store, also resulting in minor burns to two others. Chinese authorities have detained those responsible and launched an investigation into the incident. The Ministry of Emergency Management convened an emergency meeting, urging officials across all regions to strengthen supervision of fireworks production, transport, sales, and use to prevent similar incidents. The ministry emphasized the need for thorough safety risk assessments by both regional authorities and fireworks businesses.

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