The fireworks and firecracker explosion accident in Yicheng, Hubei province resulted in the deaths of 12 people, with one being the operator and the other 11 being customers.

On the morning of February 19th, a press conference was held regarding the fireworks and firecrackers explosion accident in Yicheng, Xiangyang, Hubei. The press conference announced that on February 18th at 14:24, a fireworks explosion accident occurred at the Qianhe Department Store in Jinpu Village, Zhengji Town, Yicheng, Xiangyang, Hubei. After receiving the alarm, rescue personnel arrived at the scene at 14:33, immediately conducting firefighting, search and rescue, and scene control work. The fire was extinguished by 15:12. After a comprehensive search and investigation, it was confirmed that the accident resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including 7 adults and 5 minors. The identities of the victims were all verified, with 1 being the owner Lin, and the other 11 being customers who came to purchase fireworks and firecrackers, including 3 from Chengdu, Sichuan, 4 from Hujizhen, Zhongxiang City, and 4 locals from Yicheng. Relevant information has been promptly reported to their families and efforts are being made to actively coordinate and solve the practical difficulties faced by the families.