Blast at fireworks factory in China's Hunan kills 21, Xi calls for probe, state media says

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has led to a fire, prompting a thorough investigation. Firefighters work to distinguish the fire following the blast. Nearly 500 firefighters, rescuers, and medical personnel are attending the scene. The blast occurred at a fireworks manufacturing factory in Liuyang, Hunan province, China. President Xi Jinping has called for a speedy investigation and strict accountability for the incident.