Firefights put out fire after a blast ripped through a fireworks factory in North China's Shanxi Province January 11, 2005. Twelve people were killed in the blast, another 11 injured, among them 10 in critical condition. [newsphoto]

Fireworks blast on the site. [newsphoto]

Rescuers remove the body from blast site. [newsphoto]

Firefighters gather near the blast site. [newsphoto]