Eight dead in fireworks shop explosion in eastern China

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Eight dead in fireworks shop explosion in eastern China
Photo: Vincent Thian /AP/TT

Eight people died in an explosion in a fireworks shop in eastern China on Sunday afternoon, local time.

Police suspect a rocket was fired nearby, entered the store and exploded. The explosion caused a large fire, and in addition to the eight dead, two people were injured.

Fireworks are common during holidays in China, and Tuesday marks the Chinese New Year.

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