FIREWORKS STORE EXPLOSION, DEATHS!
The fire was brought under control around 16:00, thanks to the quick intervention of rescue services.
TL;DR
- Eight people died and two were injured in a fireworks store explosion in Donghai County, Jiangsu, China.
- The explosion in China occurred around 14:30 local time after improper activation of fireworks.
- Eleven people were injured, one seriously, when a confetti cannon air compressor exploded during a carnival in Schabl, Switzerland.
- The Swiss incident occurred during a carnival parade.
- Authorities have detained those responsible in China and are investigating the causes of both accidents.
- Following a deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Valais authorities have tightened fire safety regulations.