Blast at illegal fireworks factory leaves 5 dead, 2 missing in China

ISTANBUL

Five people were killed in an explosion at an illegal fireworks production factory in China, local media reported on Tuesday, adding that two others went missing as a result of the blast.

The explosion occurred around 4 a.m. local time (0800 GMT) in Liling city of southern Hunan province, the Beijing-based Global Times reported.

People suspected of being involved in the production are being investigated, the daily said, citing local authorities.