A blast at a fireworks unit in Mundathikkode near Thrissur injured several workers preparing crackers for Thrissur Pooram. Officials rushed victims to hospitals, while authorities initiated emergency response and are investigating the cause of the explosion.
An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in Jiangsu province killed eight people ahead of the Lunar New Year. Authorities said improper use of fireworks caused the blast, prompting tighter safety oversight nationwide
