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Fireworks shop explosion kills 12 in China

Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Chinese New Year. - Photo: AFP

BEIJING: An explosion at a fireworks shop in central China killed 12 people on Wednesday (Feb 18), the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Setting off fireworks and firecrackers is common during holiday celebrations in China, especially around Lunar New Year, which fell on Tuesday.

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