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Children Among Dead in China Firecracker Shop Explosion

Published February 19, 2026, 09:30

A tragic incident in China, with five children among the twelve people killed in an explosion at a firecracker shop. The explosion occurred in a grocery store in Jinpu village, Hubei province, during the celebrations for the Chinese New Year. Authorities report that among the dead are the shopkeeper and 11 customers. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion. Similar incidents are common in China, leading many cities to ban the launching of firecrackers.