Explosions at Fireworks Factory in Northern Malta Damage Nearby Structures
Two explosions occurred at the Lourdes Fireworks Factory in the Salina area of northern Malta, damaging homes, farms, and vehicles several kilometers away. No workers were present at the time of the blasts.
Two explosions occurred at the Lourdes Fireworks Factory in the Salina area of northern Malta, with the first occurring at around 6:35 am and followed by a second powerful blast. The explosions sent a massive plume of smoke and debris into the air and damaged homes, farms, and vehicles several kilometers away. According to reports, no workers were at the factory when the explosions occurred. The information about the explosion and the damage was reported by police. A large explosion occurred at the factory, as reported by Al Jazeera, and the event was also described by Bluesky and France24.
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