Big Explosion at Fireworks Factory in China

May 5, 2026, 19:48
AsiaOther

Introduction

A fireworks factory in Liuyang, China, exploded on Monday. Many people died and were hurt.

Main Body

The explosion happened at 4:40 PM. At least 26 people died and 61 people were hurt. The building fell down. Many workers were trapped inside. Rescue teams used robots and drones to find people. They used water to keep the area safe. Many doctors and experts helped the victims. China sells many fireworks to other countries. But fireworks factories are often dangerous. Other factories in this area had accidents before. President Xi Jinping wants to know why this happened. The police arrested the boss of the company. The government wants to make factories safer.

Conclusion

The police are still checking the factory. The boss of the company is in jail.

Learning

🕒 The 'Past' Pattern

To reach A2, you must move from the present to the past. Look at how this story tells us what already happened:

1. The Regular Pattern (-ed) Most words just add -ed to show the past:

  • Explode →\rightarrow Exploded
  • Happen →\rightarrow Happened
  • Want →\rightarrow Wanted
  • Arrest →\rightarrow Arrested

2. The Rule-Breakers (Irregular) Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Fall →\rightarrow Fell
  • Are →\rightarrow Were

📦 Action Words for A2

These words are essential for describing events:

NowPastMeaning
SellSoldTo give for money
FindFoundTo see something lost
KeepKeptTo make stay the same

Quick Tip: When you see "were trapped" or "were hurt," it means something happened to the people. They didn't do the action; they received it.

Vocabulary Learning

explosion (n.)
a sudden burst of sound and light
Example:The explosion shocked everyone in the room.
factory (n.)
a building where goods are made
Example:She works in a factory that makes clothes.
people (n.)
human beings
Example:Many people came to the event.
died (v.)
to stop living
Example:He died in the accident.
hurt (adj.)
injured or sore
Example:She was hurt after falling.
workers (n.)
people who do manual labor
Example:Workers need safety gear.
trapped (adj.)
stuck and cannot leave
Example:The child was trapped in the attic.
rescue (n.)
help to free from danger
Example:Rescue teams arrived quickly.
water (n.)
liquid that can be drunk
Example:We need water for the fire.
safe (adj.)
free from danger
Example:The area is now safe.
doctors (n.)
medical professionals
Example:Doctors treated the injured.
experts (n.)
people with special knowledge
Example:Experts advised on safety.
victims (n.)
people harmed in an accident
Example:The victims were rescued.
dangerous (adj.)
likely to cause harm
Example:This chemical is dangerous.
accidents (n.)
unexpected mishaps
Example:Accidents can happen at work.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:The police investigated the crime.
boss (n.)
person in charge
Example:The boss gave a speech.
company (n.)
business organization
Example:The company hired new staff.
government (n.)
group of officials
Example:The government announced new rules.
jail (n.)
prison
Example:He was sent to jail.