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East China fireworks store explosion kills 8

Summary by Space Daily
Beijing (AFP) Feb 16, 2026 An explosion at a fireworks store in eastern China killed eight people and injured two, authorities said late Sunday. Rural communities in China often light sparklers and screeching "missile" fireworks to celebrate holidays and milestones such as the Lunar New Year, which falls on Tuesday. The "improper discharge" of fireworks by one or more villagers caused an explosion at a nearby stor
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Space Daily broke the news in Australia on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
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