Five people were killed and two more went missing in China as a result of an explosion of pyrotechnic devices, registered on Tuesday in the city of Liling, Hunan province in the center of the country.
The explosion occurred around 4:00 local time (9:00 pm Monday in Lisbon) at a farm that authorities suspect was being used for illegal fireworks production, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
Authorities sent rescuers to the scene and arrested people involved in the illegal production of pyrotechnics, the same source added.
Fireworks and firecrackers are very popular in the Asian country for celebrations of all kinds, although in recent years local authorities have tried to limit their use to reduce pollution and safety risks.
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