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Fireworks Shop Owner Dies After Pesticide Incident

12/4/2025

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Peng, a fireworks shop owner in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, died on Tuesday after drinking pesticide.
The death followed a Sunday blast in Chenzhou, as Peng had previously shared a video of himself consuming pesticide and was hospitalized for treatment.
Officials had closed the shop for not meeting air quality standards.
The Sunday blast damaged the shop walls and overturned a car.
Video footage showed the blast’s aftermath.

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Peng, a fireworks shop owner in Chenzhou, Hunan Province, died on Tuesday after drinking pesticide.
The death followed a Sunday blast in Chenzhou, as Peng had previously shared a video of himself consuming pesticide and was hospitalized for treatment.
Officials had closed the shop for not meeting air quality standards.
The Sunday blast damaged the shop walls and overturned a car.
Video footage showed the blast’s aftermath.