Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 29 in China's Hebei

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Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 29 in China's Hebei

The death toll of an explosion in Monday's fireworks factory in north China's Hebei province rose to 29, with 87 injured still in hospital, including three policemen.

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Fireworks Plant Blast in Hebei

The death toll of an explosion in Monday's fireworks factory in north China's Hebei province rose to 29, with 87 injured still in hospital, including three policemen.

The explosion took place Monday at the Guoxi fireworks factory in the town of Wangkou in Hebei province, China Central Television said in its noon newscast.

The blast occurred at 6:08 p.m. Monday, injuring 107 people and destroying the main workshops of the factory.

Local officials said victims with slight injuries have been discharged from hospitals thanks to rescue efforts by about 300 policemen, military and medical workers The powerful explosion at the fireworks factory also blew up half of a two-storied office building.

Covering 6.6 hectares, the factory was licensed by local police in December 2000 to produce the products.

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