<p>The explosion occurred when a family set off firecrackers in front of their house on Friday. The flame ignited other fireworks on the ground and caused a huge explosion, Xinhua news agency on Saturday quoted a witness Yang, whose house is located about 200 meters from the scene.<br /><br />Bodies of 13 people were discovered from the spot Friday night while six others died in hospital later, the news agency reported.<br /><br />Firecrackers are used to celebrate Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in China. The holiday ends Sunday. <br /><br /><br /><br /></p>
<p>The explosion occurred when a family set off firecrackers in front of their house on Friday. The flame ignited other fireworks on the ground and caused a huge explosion, Xinhua news agency on Saturday quoted a witness Yang, whose house is located about 200 meters from the scene.<br /><br />Bodies of 13 people were discovered from the spot Friday night while six others died in hospital later, the news agency reported.<br /><br />Firecrackers are used to celebrate Lunar New Year, the most important holiday in China. The holiday ends Sunday. <br /><br /><br /><br /></p>