NANCHANG, Jan. 20 -- Four people were missing and 25 others were injured after blasts swept a fireworks plant in east China's Jiangxi Province early on Wednesday, said government sources.
The first blast ripped through a workshop of Hongsheng fireworks factory in Kunshan village in Guangfeng district, Shangrao city at around 0:30 a.m. Wednesday, said the city's emergency management office. Several blasts followed.
The missing people were a cook, a guard and warehouse workers. Rescuers have managed to pull out 21 people in the dormitory area of the plant. Over 1,000 people nearby were evacuated to safe areas after the blasts.
The injured have been sent to hospitals. The blaze caused by the blasts has not been put out.
The executives of the plant were held by police for investigation.
The Guangfeng area boasts a history of more than 300 years in fireworks production.
PLA holds joint air-ground military drill
Charming female soldiers on Xisha Islands
Beautiful skiers wear shorts in snow
Getting close to the crew on China's aircraft carrier
A beauty's dancing youth
Chinese stewardess celebrate test flight at Nansha Islands
World's first 'underwater skyscraper' 
"Rent me as your girlfriend!"
Top 10 weapons in the world in 2015
Top 20 hottest women in the world in 2014
Top 10 hardest languages to learn
10 Chinese female stars with most beautiful faces
China’s Top 10 Unique Bridges, Highways and Roads
Chinese mainlanders’ interest in Taiwan democracy fades
China’s first dialect film festival looks to restore rural culture
Shanghai Disney Resort to boost local tourism, regional economy
Monkey designs by international brands trigger heated fashion discussionsDay|Week
