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Explosion at Chinese Fireworks Plant Killed At Least 12 People

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A fireworks explosion in southern China killed at least 12 people on
September 22, it also injured 33（3 of them was happened to passed by）,
and 2 person was still missed in the accident.

The cause of the accident is being investigated, the government didn’t
declare the details of the blast, but they said that the factory was
properly licensed.

The t is properly a work safety incident, “We think that the accident may
be due to violation of safety regulations, the factory owner made
unauthorized changes in the use of workshops, that might be the main
cause.”one official said.

We all know that China is the largest producer of fireworks in the world,
the factory was located in Liling, Hunan province, Hunan is the major
fireworks producer in China, the industry in China was basically made up of
small and medium factories, and the safety in production is particularly
worrisome, although safety standards of the country are improving.

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Fireworks Explosion Killed 5 Person and injured 20 in Northern India

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An explosion took place in a small makeshift fireworks factory of Sisendi village in
Mohanlalganj area on last Saturday morning.

The cause of the blast was still being investigated by the local police, it is probability
cased by improper handling, the factory owner was also killed on the outskirts of Lucknow
city, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, there are also several seriously injured undergoing
treatment in hospitals.

The factory was producting fireworks for the upcoming festival of Diwali on October, it is
also known as the “festival of lights”，Diwali is an ancient Hindu five-day festival, it is celebrated all across India, there are many different mythological traditions, and there are also big fireworks displays, the festival is celebrated by Jains and Sikhs, as well as Hindus, it is the most popular and important festival in South Asia. For Hindus people, the Diwali marks the commencement of the new year.

In India, people have been using fireworks for more than five hundred years. A great Indian fireworks show takes place during the religious celebration of Diwali, every autumn.

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Mumbai Seized Chinese Illegal Firecrackers

A batch of illegal firecrackers which made in China was seized by Mumbai ahead of the festival season, four suspects was also arrested, the total value of fireworks was worth 3.61 crore.

These three containers of firecrackers were stacked without mandatory customs procedures or payment of customs duty, and according to the current laws in India, the importers don’t have such licence, since firecrackers are inflammable and explosive goods.

The government declares that over 600 containers of illegal fireworks were smuggled from China through various ports such as Kandla, Mumbai, Kolkata and Tuticorin.

China is the largest producer and exporter of fireworks, the products are cheaper and technologically superior, they have advanced technology, some components such as Potassium Chloride is banned in India, but used in China.1

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London New Year’s Eve Fireworks will Start Charging

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According to today’s announcement of London Mayor Boris Johnson, visitors wanting to see the
London New Year’s Eve fireworks show will have to pay £10 to attend, he said that the charge
is good for public safety, and it will help improve the experience, he wants to make the
display more enjoyable and sustainable.

The London New Year’s Eve fireworks is popular not only in the city, it is also welcomed
world-widely, it is reported that over 500000 people joined last year’s event, many of them
were not able to get a good view and there were huge security hidden danger.
Tickets will be sold from September 26, the price is £10 each, Boris Johnson also said that a
total number of 100000 tickets will be sold, and the fireworks will be shown live on
television as ever.

For tickets and more information, please visit www.london.gov.uk/nye.

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Fireworks Marked the 50th Anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge

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A magnificent fireworks displays was held to celebrate the end of the 10-day Forth Road Bridges Festival, the spectacular performance attracted thousands of visitors.

There was a torchlight procession that took place on the bridge, over hundreds of people join the parade.

The bridge was closed in both directions from 10:00pm, and a giant number “50” was lighted
on 10:06pm, and a 1006-metre-long fireworks waterfall was also set off to recognize the 1006m
span of the bridge.2014 torch-bearers formed a kilometre-long troops of fire, it was led by
Vikings from Up Helly Aa and three pipe bands, the whole event was very symbolic.

Organizers said that the celebration inspired people to see the bridge from a new angle, and it was just like a brand new bridge emerges from the water.

The performance was presented by Edinburgh-based Unique Events, it is also the team that host the 2012 Londong Olympic Games ceremonies.

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How to Hold a Magnificent Fireworks Display with High-technology

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High-technologys achievements offered the fireworks manufacturing companies a chance to make
a unexpected effect.

Pixel Blasting Bombs

A microchip was placed in the bombs, and the fireworks will make a pre-defined giant pattern
in the sky, it will trigger the explosive device in a millisecond of time.

Writing Letters in the Air

This technology was developed by a company named “Fireworks-by-Grucci”, they are the first
company that achieved this technology, they used a special fireworks equipment to set off the
fireworks, which can improve the accuracy of spelling, and the fireworks shells are just
about the same size as golf balls.

Electronic Fireworks Launch System

The system consists of one computer or multiple computers, typically use a giant display
screen, it is the nerve center of a high-technology show, which controls the launch of the
fireworks through a variety of wire and cable.

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China’s New Production Safety Law will be Put into Force on December 1

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The newly revised law of the PRC on safe production was deliberated by the NPC Standing
Committee last month, and it will be put into force on December 1.

According to the new law, enterprises with over 100 employees must set up safety
regulators and high-risk industry need to hire certified safety engineers to be
responsible for the management work.

The new law also increased the penalties for illegal activities, serious safety accident
enterprises will be fined up to 20 million yuan, 4 times as much as the previous laws. It also gives greater safety regulatory responsibilities to the government which makes safety production situation to change completely and urges economy to develop, has the very important realistic significance and far-reaching.

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China State Administration of Work Safety: 14 Provinces and Municipalities Exited the Fireworks Industry Entirely

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According to the news on the website of China State Administration of Production Safety, there are 14 provinces and municipalities have exited the fireworks industry entirely, these are： Beijing, Tianjin, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Fujian, Gguangdong, Tibet, Qinghai and Ningxia.
Other 4 provinces, Anhui, Hainan, Gansu, Xinjiang will also withdraw from the industry by the end of this year.

This situation was considered as the influence of China’s domestic market contraction, but the news will be positive for the current enterprises and promote the production of safety in China.

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World Fireworks Championships officially opened in Blackpool on September 5

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The Blackpool Promenade was crowded with tourists on the night of Firday September 5, and

the sky was lighted by fireworks.

It is Sweden team that performed yesterday and there will be another two performances due

to display on the following two Fridays, teams from Austria and Canada will try to give

their best performances.

The  champion team will be announced on the night of September 26, after the fireworks

show from Titanium team of UK.

The festival attracted thousands of visitors and some of the most talented fireworks

engineers from all over the world.

Schedule：

September 12 – Firday night – Austria      Lukasser Design Fireworks
September 19 – Firday night – Canada    Niagara Falls-based Firemaster Productions
September 26 – Firday night – U.K. Titanium Team

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Fireworks and Forth Bridges Festival

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Big fireworks show will be held to celebrate the 50th birthday of Forth Road Bridge,

there will be a 10-day festival and thousands of spectors will come to join the unique

and spectacular event and enjoy the festival.

On the evening of Saturday September 13, there will be thousands of torches lighting up

along the bridge, a total number of 2014 torch bearers will light the road across the

Forth Bridge to Fife.

The visitors will enjoy music, food and a big torchlight procession, but The climax of

the show will be the spectacular fireworks finale at 10:06 p.m.  the Time marks the

structure’s 1006-metre-main span.

The event will sell a total of 2014 tickets, priced 23 pounds plus booking fee, the arena

will be restricted to over 16s only for security reasons, and the party will be open to

all ages but children must be accompanied by adults.