An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others May 05, 2026 · E. Eduardo Castillo and Kanis Leung · washingtontimes.com read more » An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site. Read more »