The tragedy occurred at an unnamed retailer in the central Chinese city of Xiangyang, according to the report from state broadcaster CCTV.

An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China has killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of the Chinese New Year, authorities said.

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