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1 dead in S China fireworks factory blast

(Xinhua) Updated: 2012-10-24 19:25

NANNING - One person has been confirmed dead in an explosion that occurred at a fireworks factory in south China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region Wednesday afternoon, according to local government sources.

The blast occurred at the Xichang Fireworks Factory in Hepu county at around 3 pm, local officials said.

The factory was licensed.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.

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