Fireworks store explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year

Tragedy struck eastern China as an explosion and fire at a fireworks shop claimed eight lives and injured two others just days before the Lunar New Year. Authorities revealed the blast in Jiangsu province was caused by improper firework use near the store.

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Fireworks store explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year
Tragedy struck eastern China as an explosion and fire at a fireworks shop claimed eight lives and injured two others just days before the Lunar New Year. Authorities revealed the blast in Jiangsu province was caused by improper firework use near the store.
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