At least four people dead and the two are missing after an explosion Registered this Friday at a police station in the Chinese town of Dacheng (north) they had stored pyrotechnic items suspected of illegal trade.
During exacerbation, eleven people affected, nine of whom have already been identified4 people lost their lives and 2 people are still missing, state channel CCTV reported today.
Police station workers were taking samples and identifying possible illegal products when the explosion occurred. Authorities sent rescue teams to the scene as they continued their search for missing persons.
While firecrackers and fireworks are very popular in all kinds of celebrations in the Asian country, local authorities have tried to limit their use in recent years to reduce pollution and safety risks.